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 5940278 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 33919212 epoch_slot_no: 50412 block_no: 5940101 slot_leader_id: 5596534 size: 1116 time: 2021-07-05 11:45:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a78e403adb4807745b15696c41aac6c9d0773c1c839321f5e68e967fc6a7dc9Block Operator
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