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 5938748 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 33888173 epoch_slot_no: 19373 block_no: 5938571 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 3668 time: 2021-07-05 03:07:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e9751b782a8990f5378908088b98ad2a84b2d9b7bec97d1e4cd21f83e145a30Block Operator
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