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 5907381 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 33257597 epoch_slot_no: 252797 block_no: 5907204 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 22234 time: 2021-06-27 19:58:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbabfdbd0130a2d7671fbeb88e51c4e02110c768efe5a2289e2b70f598840334aBlock Operator
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