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 5915722 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 33425518 epoch_slot_no: 420718 block_no: 5915545 slot_leader_id: 5385987 size: 34544 time: 2021-06-29 18:36:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c709ba6d7ced228942e3d718d188b3c52ad4542da7cacd4bb52c11121f380b0Block Operator
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