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 5934782 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 33809560 epoch_slot_no: 372760 block_no: 5934605 slot_leader_id: 4689830 size: 1700 time: 2021-07-04 05:17:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79f2e7557fdab8c0f65ec24e607ab67a7e824d13b82fea87e42de709ffeca5acBlock Operator
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