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 5924565 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 33604962 epoch_slot_no: 168162 block_no: 5924388 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 18473 time: 2021-07-01 20:27:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c5e5ef922646ed00921175b7d54dfc73fea6c831375674ad0000f62a6bdfeefBlock Operator
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