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 5939768 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 33909370 epoch_slot_no: 40570 block_no: 5939591 slot_leader_id: 5326616 size: 8566 time: 2021-07-05 09:01:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fad6dabca8ed0ec955cfb7f1ce4bbcf41cd6eea4cded7c8b92133daf82f32a8Block Operator
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