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 5907163 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 33253529 epoch_slot_no: 248729 block_no: 5906986 slot_leader_id: 5555947 size: 3852 time: 2021-06-27 18:50:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29833c3b2d10d8ea15bac6148a6ff008bdcc2147ab260e10a6e8c63364c2a04eBlock Operator
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