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 5921181 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 33536427 epoch_slot_no: 99627 block_no: 5921004 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 924 time: 2021-07-01 01:25:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76ec29021177453b1da5a7958c895c6cdf2e7b730c98de6cd85906a732fddc3eBlock Operator
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