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 5901016 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 33129633 epoch_slot_no: 124833 block_no: 5900839 slot_leader_id: 5038699 size: 11263 time: 2021-06-26 08:25:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9462e8cc612b2b48ce95d80e4c8bfe3a9e3a971c70145691397437cd4687a05bBlock Operator
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