A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5898164 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 33073223 epoch_slot_no: 68423 block_no: 5897987 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 9849 time: 2021-06-25 16:45:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf814171e4e10eb06abe8f49907ac7c71c3805d1ae7c324132c33db4a3ce4d611Block Operator
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