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 5933852 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 33790663 epoch_slot_no: 353863 block_no: 5933675 slot_leader_id: 5104341 size: 8534 time: 2021-07-04 00:02:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8df58f7fcfbd6478a49eb480f8685f81ff4ef4161c19e6a22e31aae54a6ae04fBlock Operator
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