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 5903715 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 33183671 epoch_slot_no: 178871 block_no: 5903538 slot_leader_id: 5799129 size: 5465 time: 2021-06-26 23:26:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05d939a9153c567e01a5f77ed5476016430e427473b7ba70c7b1427362e5ef2bBlock Operator
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