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 5926132 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 33635658 epoch_slot_no: 198858 block_no: 5925955 slot_leader_id: 5744463 size: 8928 time: 2021-07-02 04:59:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31eaf99cf0ddfcb32d72c2282dc4f08205750d2be14707e0143566055e30bcffBlock Operator
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