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 5902927 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 33167987 epoch_slot_no: 163187 block_no: 5902750 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 3889 time: 2021-06-26 19:04:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b451ab41c572c0e7d6d6bd03798a3cf0c3e290315590fd44d50ff0b007ee2a7Block Operator
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