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 5908135 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 33273050 epoch_slot_no: 268250 block_no: 5907958 slot_leader_id: 4585725 size: 24146 time: 2021-06-28 00:15:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfda8549194d76ef8479a12ebaa07eb8301d560ad2a37d9e8701725dcf9014a11Block Operator
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