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 5899975 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 33109486 epoch_slot_no: 104686 block_no: 5899798 slot_leader_id: 5161052 size: 11509 time: 2021-06-26 02:49:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x171d646dc902058d0dc3c768251f606570e7e82d727891f0998dfd8bb183059cBlock Operator
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