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 5909475 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 33300071 epoch_slot_no: 295271 block_no: 5909298 slot_leader_id: 5751624 size: 3185 time: 2021-06-28 07:46:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2850b73ca27cabb86bad92cfc2c97a775bc8670534cf130da11fb1805debe505Block Operator
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