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 5909050 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 33291401 epoch_slot_no: 286601 block_no: 5908873 slot_leader_id: 5653679 size: 2457 time: 2021-06-28 05:21:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5ef72f7f46b77eb814eb58c7238c7b4b5315dc95b917b82d94a69bdd29e85c0Block Operator
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