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 5920037 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 33513969 epoch_slot_no: 77169 block_no: 5919860 slot_leader_id: 5722985 size: 4333 time: 2021-06-30 19:11:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e3e783fe5e13a840a963a383a7dbf4765a47131f6f0d34d6b94aac44fb741e2Block Operator
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