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 5941457 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 33943029 epoch_slot_no: 74229 block_no: 5941280 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 1201 time: 2021-07-05 18:22:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b2eedced26818ff4565c59fb0a5595c4ff5aae6f84ee19a47e6eb10657e8ffcBlock Operator
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