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 5900259 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 33115181 epoch_slot_no: 110381 block_no: 5900082 slot_leader_id: 5514322 size: 7200 time: 2021-06-26 04:24:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43ae3e9ca7167a0311c489ae6ee52d0534186092d712aa983674f20ab2f4cc14Block Operator
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