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 5937430 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 33862404 epoch_slot_no: 425604 block_no: 5937253 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 10265 time: 2021-07-04 19:58:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28f307e6f7d3338f9b79c8df9adce75dcd1498c06eec262dcf98bf23732e86c6Block Operator
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