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 5915704 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 33424943 epoch_slot_no: 420143 block_no: 5915527 slot_leader_id: 5590714 size: 32514 time: 2021-06-29 18:27:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12fca415e078d16d2a02abb59aeb0770e7646718403c1a326e30773f37cbe78dBlock Operator
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