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 5912857 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 33368013 epoch_slot_no: 363213 block_no: 5912680 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 6763 time: 2021-06-29 02:38:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e7c4fa7bf4b0b4ff232f6206b6cea1b55f6fb274108e7060451486db307b419Block Operator
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