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 5906002 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 33228966 epoch_slot_no: 224166 block_no: 5905825 slot_leader_id: 5323914 size: 1093 time: 2021-06-27 12:00:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d0840152dd009b00be8190436b602599ec7ab7fe9dc61ffa1aba323bc917ba1Block Operator
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