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 5910889 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 33328675 epoch_slot_no: 323875 block_no: 5910712 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 2050 time: 2021-06-28 15:42:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x527920026bfae6b87d99619492118420bdf4369e92848a6b5f0637bb24a653bdBlock Operator
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