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 5927715 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 33667454 epoch_slot_no: 230654 block_no: 5927538 slot_leader_id: 5691324 size: 7402 time: 2021-07-02 13:49:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b15193d0ec552f9ca567e9c3f0b47b2045b9ef1d41b4f520ee4d425989258a1Block Operator
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