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 5919288 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 33499427 epoch_slot_no: 62627 block_no: 5919111 slot_leader_id: 5512512 size: 9796 time: 2021-06-30 15:08:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7d8b79ecdf0833e0c4ca0ae0b71c488eb60843c812f16709ee45831f8e0585cBlock Operator
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