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 5915527 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 33421765 epoch_slot_no: 416965 block_no: 5915350 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 25766 time: 2021-06-29 17:34:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3601d259c2a5d6147764492480e6da542cceb826cb346757dce837cd8f06fb81Block Operator
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