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 5924642 Details
Epoch: 275Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 33606658
epoch_slot_no: 169858
block_no: 5924465
slot_leader_id: 4555407
size: 1421
time: 2021-07-01 20:55:49
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4cf81b43ff56a384f440cdb5a2e91bb950a092d791de84edbe4ee2f61c22e028
Block Operator
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