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 5918296 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 33479402 epoch_slot_no: 42602 block_no: 5918119 slot_leader_id: 4744989 size: 2459 time: 2021-06-30 09:34:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f2daef46adf3ebe03fddf8b1b5f99f9af4095a743b5af0b7bd91b9c0b1968b2Block Operator
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