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 5902973 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 33169073 epoch_slot_no: 164273 block_no: 5902796 slot_leader_id: 5571261 size: 9266 time: 2021-06-26 19:22:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72100b6ba121eb025209f50d4efbd0c69dbe5bbeb91035cdf7c78eaebda02f47Block Operator
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