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 5941760 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 33949774 epoch_slot_no: 80974 block_no: 5941583 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 22165 time: 2021-07-05 20:14:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31d3e7f63b729c9b4f90171593f0cded45efc58a7e43fcb855101ac1a2f0ff3fBlock Operator
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