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 5934819 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 33810181 epoch_slot_no: 373381 block_no: 5934642 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 1782 time: 2021-07-04 05:27:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6213c07506aa26ab78accd2c659b2b858899f77b877624f0328f26f9950bb69Block Operator
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