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 5906986 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 33249854 epoch_slot_no: 245054 block_no: 5906809 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 10797 time: 2021-06-27 17:49:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6aae8eae0334fcae85c5a98a20c90e1bf6c804ec9f65c031deac4c8a025b9cd1Block Operator
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