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 5934030 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 33793905 epoch_slot_no: 357105 block_no: 5933853 slot_leader_id: 4560450 size: 3075 time: 2021-07-04 00:56:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e3a1dbc2e4791e20ff2061d72a414c71277d7d4814755fa4a7db3104b9b176eBlock Operator
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