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 5908532 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 33281220 epoch_slot_no: 276420 block_no: 5908355 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 26840 time: 2021-06-28 02:31:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52fedf15bb7f995e07ca64f8090cc5c5e320d82c77eb96a869ee818ed044b04aBlock Operator
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