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 5924575 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 33605165 epoch_slot_no: 168365 block_no: 5924398 slot_leader_id: 4780313 size: 13998 time: 2021-07-01 20:30:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b03f19186ad9667723b185bcda775426b5e978188c697f334492bf2ee956ef8Block Operator
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