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 5931316 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 33740364 epoch_slot_no: 303564 block_no: 5931139 slot_leader_id: 5500182 size: 8471 time: 2021-07-03 10:04:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61af7ebc19843df6b3c13f825cbe4b5f6088a5881bb5af93eeca5bed352f1bc4Block Operator
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