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 5907120 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 33252584 epoch_slot_no: 247784 block_no: 5906943 slot_leader_id: 5041733 size: 11666 time: 2021-06-27 18:34:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31c90e879dccc7be94a0a64fc017dbabae3b6288e624ab971c08a28feebce8bcBlock Operator
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