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 5925364 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 33620390 epoch_slot_no: 183590 block_no: 5925187 slot_leader_id: 5525557 size: 4260 time: 2021-07-02 00:44:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f9bc7badcbf59883a365b88f28b3064d35f9ae9a6c2248b089666e9e63af60eBlock Operator
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