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 5917258 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 33458386 epoch_slot_no: 21586 block_no: 5917081 slot_leader_id: 5110168 size: 6153 time: 2021-06-30 03:44:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb75cab7a2c59f8a41eabd18c609c357b44b67802e820098ab7b0d2cec2899d19Block Operator
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