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 5927025 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 33653261 epoch_slot_no: 216461 block_no: 5926848 slot_leader_id: 4556141 size: 6017 time: 2021-07-02 09:52:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ad77c799b5540f2336f459f1fbc696a8be7d14f9be75bbf74ecdb4365695707Block Operator
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