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 5922589 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 33564995 epoch_slot_no: 128195 block_no: 5922412 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 5403 time: 2021-07-01 09:21:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc8b72e6b730b8a0231086ab3e70cfe9fd03bffc7c4744de602076561a3e1c3bBlock Operator
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