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 5898497 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 33079771 epoch_slot_no: 74971 block_no: 5898320 slot_leader_id: 5493569 size: 1753 time: 2021-06-25 18:34:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x077a1b15cd0de05185322a8b02638ad3cc5fb8a6607462cead9f38819001c71aBlock Operator
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