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 5939366 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 33900725 epoch_slot_no: 31925 block_no: 5939189 slot_leader_id: 4746508 size: 9018 time: 2021-07-05 06:36:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeeeb88f33707e77a90e582c9da50bdc0021fb1b8536bcc79015b30e0e9108d60Block Operator
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