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 5904911 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 33207185 epoch_slot_no: 202385 block_no: 5904734 slot_leader_id: 5413543 size: 11975 time: 2021-06-27 05:57:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbf7a4c1f530783ed4de773b2bf4a5d74499279db1a125b29a0443e660196f46Block Operator
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