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 5936394 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 33841639 epoch_slot_no: 404839 block_no: 5936217 slot_leader_id: 5545054 size: 9335 time: 2021-07-04 14:12:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff007c0df486cbf091d89f45251f7d761173a3f36f837d1639731a81c0cbebf5Block Operator
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