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 5916086 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 33433159 epoch_slot_no: 428359 block_no: 5915909 slot_leader_id: 5090761 size: 13636 time: 2021-06-29 20:44:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19f7db2c6d1279d78be9363e16098d59c6090b026fa1a2d729f492be2dcdfaebBlock Operator
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