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 5927530 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 33663634 epoch_slot_no: 226834 block_no: 5927353 slot_leader_id: 4622326 size: 5080 time: 2021-07-02 12:45:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1eacee2b8114cff0e2f9e0281947fa54720aa7951e472b47edf5d54b5c322775Block Operator
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