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 5909523 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 33301040 epoch_slot_no: 296240 block_no: 5909346 slot_leader_id: 5596534 size: 4505 time: 2021-06-28 08:02:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb904887cec58674727c0061c5b0e59ddd356d46a6958d6e19df8d1dfa51fac3Block Operator
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