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 5903578 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 33181029 epoch_slot_no: 176229 block_no: 5903401 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 14899 time: 2021-06-26 22:42:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31935efbc94e90b0afcd2a28a2d488bb0fcefe9a024327620ede74e9de536e7dBlock Operator
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