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 5909938 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 33309703 epoch_slot_no: 304903 block_no: 5909761 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 730 time: 2021-06-28 10:26:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d7a8098099471f44b28c7b871d1113928b8d7a252737c079808eb689d7994fdBlock Operator
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