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 5916569 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 33444153 epoch_slot_no: 7353 block_no: 5916392 slot_leader_id: 5321841 size: 1748 time: 2021-06-29 23:47:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95561d6ff7af7e2760f73a26e7348c69e733c053a3f49dcd7df083d474905907Block Operator
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