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 5899436 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 33098280 epoch_slot_no: 93480 block_no: 5899259 slot_leader_id: 5227010 size: 22020 time: 2021-06-25 23:42:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa26767e28b6265913f541c990186c742a3693f95265db7ee208c38d4b05d91deBlock Operator
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