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 5923475 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 33583354 epoch_slot_no: 146554 block_no: 5923298 slot_leader_id: 4848056 size: 14753 time: 2021-07-01 14:27:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d9339ed3e45cd2179175af6e803ad6cd78f1453b1e38f676eb34615230c5156Block Operator
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