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 5941182 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 33937388 epoch_slot_no: 68588 block_no: 5941005 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 7599 time: 2021-07-05 16:47:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x788e62a9b28dddc226d5458b5f61d2c5d42fed5ec0df962a7789ae159c23811cBlock Operator
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