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 5906734 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 33244511 epoch_slot_no: 239711 block_no: 5906557 slot_leader_id: 5449570 size: 11450 time: 2021-06-27 16:20:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfef6720c2d0c7cf0cd0ea1afd55e8f0b681b13bfe29ffaf2a5ab369dd057ca7eBlock Operator
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