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 5930604 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 33726841 epoch_slot_no: 290041 block_no: 5930427 slot_leader_id: 5221109 size: 2499 time: 2021-07-03 06:18:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x918d80e8f00d1f07ed8c6d3efb8f716e339995e8f985b8319a9e4712819e83c8Block Operator
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