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 5919327 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 33500419 epoch_slot_no: 63619 block_no: 5919150 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 10718 time: 2021-06-30 15:25:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a14c920ce1fca71728825acffbc7b72ddb14f68b5bbd8a01900cb1635312b87Block Operator
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