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 5935205 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 33818098 epoch_slot_no: 381298 block_no: 5935028 slot_leader_id: 5555947 size: 2290 time: 2021-07-04 07:39:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38c3213183ee40182b998dde0d891a8fb7554a523b5258858e91f9052b3aa768Block Operator
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