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 5906074 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 33230856 epoch_slot_no: 226056 block_no: 5905897 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 3892 time: 2021-06-27 12:32:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5c460c4d98f808a7b2dc21df84b7d965aeb1ee6906b9b7e72bd862d96fc2aa1Block Operator
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