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 5905655 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 33222552 epoch_slot_no: 217752 block_no: 5905478 slot_leader_id: 5858512 size: 3540 time: 2021-06-27 10:14:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd435079942a53721dfe8e8bd62fc4163370ce2d9e54463511f75839979185a8bBlock Operator
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