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 5919374 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 33501332 epoch_slot_no: 64532 block_no: 5919197 slot_leader_id: 5724124 size: 22042 time: 2021-06-30 15:40:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb991f2153ecb0b661ec844d3e3c35447dd307f818c714832709d8e36de49eecBlock Operator
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