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 5915959 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 33430639 epoch_slot_no: 425839 block_no: 5915782 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 3350 time: 2021-06-29 20:02:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6a1b46543102fe633a72625ab4cd3367bc7a7956b46f1544b4f6904e49f5217Block Operator
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