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 5918269 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 33478832 epoch_slot_no: 42032 block_no: 5918092 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 1489 time: 2021-06-30 09:25:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1050e50c00c9ec53cceab8913114cf2671c6e87e8441e8fa5caaa958832c3d1cBlock Operator
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