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 5924338 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 33600645 epoch_slot_no: 163845 block_no: 5924161 slot_leader_id: 5585940 size: 2934 time: 2021-07-01 19:15:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77c2b688c53af597eed6ffe9ca809af28725f44131f7c4a410f1a7e98259bc40Block Operator
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