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 5927130 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 33654991 epoch_slot_no: 218191 block_no: 5926953 slot_leader_id: 5437688 size: 661 time: 2021-07-02 10:21:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67eb5c39c9f46aaf58414b535f82f857526c4f50167cc681580e24b4cc686c55Block Operator
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