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 5928797 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 33689294 epoch_slot_no: 252494 block_no: 5928620 slot_leader_id: 4667804 size: 20725 time: 2021-07-02 19:53:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b89dd84c1c67112f6cae5343beb416487348a2e5043d4bffc88c444850b56dbBlock Operator
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