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 5934131 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 33796278 epoch_slot_no: 359478 block_no: 5933954 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 6421 time: 2021-07-04 01:36:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5130aa20683091c81924f197efa885eaa24ffbb3a2f91c1e272633dd51d44fcBlock Operator
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