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 5908853 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 33287718 epoch_slot_no: 282918 block_no: 5908676 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 6597 time: 2021-06-28 04:20:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc962f3aca0e55d9246a5b46e566a30a05664d3e79b1426a5511cc3b45d0a30fdBlock Operator
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