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 5937642 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 33866773 epoch_slot_no: 429973 block_no: 5937465 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 3494 time: 2021-07-04 21:11:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0469120db6eba10eaffce88b6786170641a5d8230aeef168772669420ab31d5Block Operator
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