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 5910143 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 33313806 epoch_slot_no: 309006 block_no: 5909966 slot_leader_id: 5177967 size: 3731 time: 2021-06-28 11:34:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5427d57ce3bf944489a22ad17a612a96766b82885f944351bd662f6c30f16d1Block Operator
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