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 5940101 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 33915942 epoch_slot_no: 47142 block_no: 5939924 slot_leader_id: 5874694 size: 12916 time: 2021-07-05 10:50:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a7d85925a255235cd9d25710e119da59a0bb9288eb673b95bb34d278a004de9Block Operator
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