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 5937720 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 33868155 epoch_slot_no: 431355 block_no: 5937543 slot_leader_id: 5596534 size: 2073 time: 2021-07-04 21:34:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd22d3561c54d8de34a3b90f6ce2e139d93985e1ed21e3bd2d8a3d5bc1dd2455bBlock Operator
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