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 5907109 Details
Epoch: 274Number of transactions in block: 43
slot_no: 33252344
epoch_slot_no: 247544
block_no: 5906932
slot_leader_id: 4571982
size: 36612
time: 2021-06-27 18:30:35
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x78d9d684d1e5efcc96078af88748e3d5a6520ec3aaaf20aec7721b76530de17d
Block Operator
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