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 5908289 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 33276061 epoch_slot_no: 271261 block_no: 5908112 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 2981 time: 2021-06-28 01:05:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80eedd53fd2b39f9ce34c4f3abcdcb6aaeb548c8a4a9beba86657360508799f8Block Operator
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