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 5926875 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 33650285 epoch_slot_no: 213485 block_no: 5926698 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 3204 time: 2021-07-02 09:02:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa2eb524a800cd486c439b6720e98554848d25eb9efdb717df35c5b249ae1714Block Operator
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