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 5924291 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 33599642 epoch_slot_no: 162842 block_no: 5924114 slot_leader_id: 5596534 size: 540 time: 2021-07-01 18:58:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7cee7c0bb7b20e51ae682dfa45c3d84eb6f88bac31b73c76bd4a10cc792aea8Block Operator
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