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 5903259 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 33174945 epoch_slot_no: 170145 block_no: 5903082 slot_leader_id: 5746332 size: 12807 time: 2021-06-26 21:00:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x822e4bdd0389869c270032999a27ff84964ca2f43fd0ac6a8ba659b392b31acbBlock Operator
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