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 5902357 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 33157144 epoch_slot_no: 152344 block_no: 5902180 slot_leader_id: 5596201 size: 14101 time: 2021-06-26 16:03:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0641428d8d48a761876b2a186fb0fd90ec659a0e660589841103d261fd76cc99Block Operator
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