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 5927692 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 33666921 epoch_slot_no: 230121 block_no: 5927515 slot_leader_id: 5784339 size: 7522 time: 2021-07-02 13:40:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0716210011f65f30d8d4099d2037fa37f6b72d7481642b0544ec5393576b9982Block Operator
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