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 5911366 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 33337642 epoch_slot_no: 332842 block_no: 5911189 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 6852 time: 2021-06-28 18:12:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31493a50d22b3e67d4563d1fbaed49c34bcba904dde5a5aeca72928675ec4a6eBlock Operator
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