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 5898309 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 33076180 epoch_slot_no: 71380 block_no: 5898132 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 7778 time: 2021-06-25 17:34:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33855aad93f6510cb79881f2c1c2d0704fd094e543a7e88c2627e5f60f41ec17Block Operator
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