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 5918211 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 33477602 epoch_slot_no: 40802 block_no: 5918034 slot_leader_id: 5387039 size: 5380 time: 2021-06-30 09:04:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a11cb638ffb7e2b7b9e7d47d6a156d838bc4965da17506532946af7226fb9bcBlock Operator
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