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 5943483 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 33982523 epoch_slot_no: 113723 block_no: 5943306 slot_leader_id: 5023459 size: 7512 time: 2021-07-06 05:20:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64a6179a729ce476f4d729322680f5d59b9e4e8ef15ba3a99f95d5efb8f17d42Block Operator
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