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 5899105 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 33091850 epoch_slot_no: 87050 block_no: 5898928 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 5630 time: 2021-06-25 21:55:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c854a000f2b2aa31c0365289d0361f74ffa795e601e7fcb29df991b0e696b8eBlock Operator
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