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 5918578 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 33484856 epoch_slot_no: 48056 block_no: 5918401 slot_leader_id: 5570484 size: 4237 time: 2021-06-30 11:05:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x605e53e1d0424863cacbf9dfd94fa9e558643e3fd9cbe6b7523198d80ce57bd0Block Operator
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