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 5908276 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 33275926 epoch_slot_no: 271126 block_no: 5908099 slot_leader_id: 4555875 size: 5526 time: 2021-06-28 01:03:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d04a17530c3600287081390e5bdc1790d0e47a38d151638f0b9a3a3f7fa095aBlock Operator
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