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 5908053 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 33271484 epoch_slot_no: 266684 block_no: 5907876 slot_leader_id: 5669470 size: 3076 time: 2021-06-27 23:49:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c999abdd193f7e6eb9f12f497c8477bec1fc913a138aa6e7fa116678c303cacBlock Operator
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