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 5914902 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 33408947 epoch_slot_no: 404147 block_no: 5914725 slot_leader_id: 5534421 size: 36066 time: 2021-06-29 14:00:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x828e0ffce04d6cf8771cc28f3ddb97233a5b240cb5b6f7c27e1c7494e5c57e8dBlock Operator
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