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 5932848 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 33770694 epoch_slot_no: 333894 block_no: 5932671 slot_leader_id: 5352598 size: 21330 time: 2021-07-03 18:29:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47de6839d06c1d56fdb3fb5c65e040ed2e754365d7e58098a3b229174a3c0f07Block Operator
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