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 5901457 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 33138269 epoch_slot_no: 133469 block_no: 5901280 slot_leader_id: 4892334 size: 4911 time: 2021-06-26 10:49:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50244c44b515e028a29634312fd8e13949fc1cc9ce636d05ce55266289dd297fBlock Operator
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