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 5936170 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 33837403 epoch_slot_no: 400603 block_no: 5935993 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 1882 time: 2021-07-04 13:01:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b6ddffd89a60f5803d1d6006c7b808a30314076ad1bef6d9011e9889a094e0cBlock Operator
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