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 5932623 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 33766393 epoch_slot_no: 329593 block_no: 5932446 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 5075 time: 2021-07-03 17:18:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f262a0b5728a042e9234f0049bef1d383fa0f60e1d8c53ef01df6ed0371dd30Block Operator
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