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 5937247 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 33858623 epoch_slot_no: 421823 block_no: 5937070 slot_leader_id: 4558466 size: 16891 time: 2021-07-04 18:55:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3008d54dc0b12472cbc5a630f55aa78c07881c747d44a02d056359bd4afe4e1Block Operator
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