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 5918627 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 33485760 epoch_slot_no: 48960 block_no: 5918450 slot_leader_id: 5575481 size: 4389 time: 2021-06-30 11:20:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc77055a1f50879a8f7dd61caf479950a114925df9b095a2d76dc51a82350ace8Block Operator
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