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 5928216 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 33677687 epoch_slot_no: 240887 block_no: 5928039 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 6319 time: 2021-07-02 16:39:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ff459674b1c87e4b0a8235dac16d192caa88af1e88430cfa20be9a3d556a80fBlock Operator
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