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 5916572 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 33444269 epoch_slot_no: 7469 block_no: 5916395 slot_leader_id: 5896011 size: 3549 time: 2021-06-29 23:49:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8479e4a8bab0d82da3a91c83c57a34a917bddfaa6c66441ff37fbf6053753fd0Block Operator
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