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 5941620 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 33946535 epoch_slot_no: 77735 block_no: 5941443 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 9460 time: 2021-07-05 19:20:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99726b09d3894135e5d72ebea4c485f2fdb3d2e099a07fbd1a39eb4fe8480abcBlock Operator
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