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 5930406 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 33722264 epoch_slot_no: 285464 block_no: 5930229 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 11405 time: 2021-07-03 05:02:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b8ea899065dd7f55be1489c6e6b4dd9a96108408cf5ec01ae3967dc532da0faBlock Operator
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