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 5934694 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 33807919 epoch_slot_no: 371119 block_no: 5934517 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 7556 time: 2021-07-04 04:50:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b3ff92b713e0e13f6729828c3c1f88e5c90acdbccb641231dfda00b1b50646fBlock Operator
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