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 5942197 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 33958051 epoch_slot_no: 89251 block_no: 5942020 slot_leader_id: 4585961 size: 15859 time: 2021-07-05 22:32:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0516f5241a175d3f4042cdaf09e5a1131b52c264183d4c9a99ac7730953900f9Block Operator
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