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 5919280 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 33499313 epoch_slot_no: 62513 block_no: 5919103 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 3648 time: 2021-06-30 15:06:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbdafe1ec413dec90a74b523b3e16abd93e46b917eb448bd3e46eed9f431e8afBlock Operator
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