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 5935878 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 33831476 epoch_slot_no: 394676 block_no: 5935701 slot_leader_id: 4585961 size: 4844 time: 2021-07-04 11:22:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3acebf631c4a0a2e03a3836d5ded15369d01a4bf3c45cfc3c558e0a6059caf2Block Operator
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