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 5919253 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 33498855 epoch_slot_no: 62055 block_no: 5919076 slot_leader_id: 5575481 size: 2426 time: 2021-06-30 14:59:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc3b5146ed29d608df0a463f78037579e5e7a95c1a665222174b50424981710dBlock Operator
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