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 5912856 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 33367978 epoch_slot_no: 363178 block_no: 5912679 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 22994 time: 2021-06-29 02:37:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60e6094fca8223068f74ccb5b1a83f0397b3db2798cd5099aa355e0d0ba5755dBlock Operator
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