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 5901024 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 33129798 epoch_slot_no: 124998 block_no: 5900847 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 1887 time: 2021-06-26 08:28:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10ce1144be68689c345ad956ed342060812d0dddcbfedb119deac79d08b8be3bBlock Operator
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