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 5916670 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 33446281 epoch_slot_no: 9481 block_no: 5916493 slot_leader_id: 5744463 size: 7461 time: 2021-06-30 00:22:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91c570a5efde6e564d56bcb20fb3868c3d16384239659b8530067d09fe9a5efcBlock Operator
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