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 5892721 Details
Epoch: 273 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 32964164 epoch_slot_no: 391364 block_no: 5892544 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 7726 time: 2021-06-24 10:27:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e151bc77417f875020367026967c7250b3f4cf8924a213b0ced05aab88d5117Block Operator
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