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 5929044 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 33694397 epoch_slot_no: 257597 block_no: 5928867 slot_leader_id: 4770088 size: 6117 time: 2021-07-02 21:18:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98a701f80f427e45d37e014829e47b3d7284c72050a0e6ea510348c3ff720f20Block Operator
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