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 5916489 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 33442639 epoch_slot_no: 5839 block_no: 5916312 slot_leader_id: 4630639 size: 2321 time: 2021-06-29 23:22:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b92b860945d7696ec2d7cecf764f45f9a2bc8c4aba4471ee7e02342846dcc87Block Operator
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