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 5911953 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 33349639 epoch_slot_no: 344839 block_no: 5911776 slot_leader_id: 5723341 size: 10428 time: 2021-06-28 21:32:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x606adcbbce2144b4d4fe69331ad82cb2d40eb247eacb54c72a6645c1fef8ee55Block Operator
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