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 5929877 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 33711589 epoch_slot_no: 274789 block_no: 5929700 slot_leader_id: 4599493 size: 3542 time: 2021-07-03 02:04:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb8226425500d27efaa883b52be06820d7948291cd1a6937a4b275efe8d1a553Block Operator
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