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 5919270 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 33499053 epoch_slot_no: 62253 block_no: 5919093 slot_leader_id: 5046163 size: 6994 time: 2021-06-30 15:02:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a523de6deb1373a11a15efd262d62d5769d74953c2269dc4b8c881c33fb2a88Block Operator
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