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 5920091 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 33515088 epoch_slot_no: 78288 block_no: 5919914 slot_leader_id: 5321841 size: 5065 time: 2021-06-30 19:29:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54fbc96227e24142732579014c632d19f887a21a202c7a689517f0db3d65df8cBlock Operator
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