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 5899082 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 33091408 epoch_slot_no: 86608 block_no: 5898905 slot_leader_id: 5776318 size: 9481 time: 2021-06-25 21:48:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09924d248692cd9853e37dad2eb48ea9ed85b3c1c2feaa4102a07ae5dd17e591Block Operator
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