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 5913689 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 33385038 epoch_slot_no: 380238 block_no: 5913512 slot_leader_id: 5364702 size: 5437 time: 2021-06-29 07:22:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe376e9f5db4efbf51dc9c05d1459e659ba04612320891a80aab1248a6917ddebBlock Operator
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