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 5933847 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 33790542 epoch_slot_no: 353742 block_no: 5933670 slot_leader_id: 5654921 size: 1101 time: 2021-07-04 00:00:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc337257d413a0ed368edd879b900e52b54309ae63685eebff429ae73f9f63f9fBlock Operator
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