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 5907909 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 33268301 epoch_slot_no: 263501 block_no: 5907732 slot_leader_id: 5386156 size: 6627 time: 2021-06-27 22:56:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e94fd0b02897677fd1c54a271fe5013758a35759e24496284d5c59a6469f841Block Operator
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