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 5927328 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 33659422 epoch_slot_no: 222622 block_no: 5927151 slot_leader_id: 4556198 size: 5240 time: 2021-07-02 11:35:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb0e2d65f673c247849b4c9c66f9823105a6b4b7ba3b9754d5bc343c39718dd8Block Operator
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