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 5898846 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 33086637 epoch_slot_no: 81837 block_no: 5898669 slot_leader_id: 4682991 size: 3137 time: 2021-06-25 20:28:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x996f5f26eb9656f21441f9ed0309b0050618b55b3b09bc7c23e3c5952b07fd75Block Operator
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