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 5913015 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 33371273 epoch_slot_no: 366473 block_no: 5912838 slot_leader_id: 5588855 size: 14477 time: 2021-06-29 03:32:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27ab226b141e317f2c19080eb9d393a8343dd703199238badf8500529566e5c7Block Operator
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