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 5909343 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 33297598 epoch_slot_no: 292798 block_no: 5909166 slot_leader_id: 5412888 size: 4794 time: 2021-06-28 07:04:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2582206501e9251b05d5a966f0c123876c5af0e97071883a45218c3cb78d767dBlock Operator
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