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 5909639 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 33303375 epoch_slot_no: 298575 block_no: 5909462 slot_leader_id: 4568578 size: 2179 time: 2021-06-28 08:41:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18d64a5306e6d58a2e9f8e1d9325419edf53e8fe585d10e094e37227f2e84a4fBlock Operator
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