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 5902021 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 33149982 epoch_slot_no: 145182 block_no: 5901844 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 8132 time: 2021-06-26 14:04:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31f64b3bd75e1cd85a3c739b62718b8f7e31624147bc479e49975632eecfe98fBlock Operator
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