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 5898667 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 33083241 epoch_slot_no: 78441 block_no: 5898490 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 11084 time: 2021-06-25 19:32:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72a6ab44f4f18ce337f6f89a4f6c6c33d4067bede521392160d6d35e205928d2Block Operator
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