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 5937950 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 33872533 epoch_slot_no: 3733 block_no: 5937773 slot_leader_id: 5937950 size: 16088 time: 2021-07-04 22:47:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12698e2880740baff5e27f3ae46a21974d0e96095508c0391ae087a5f1b99f27Block Operator
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