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 5942339 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 33960515 epoch_slot_no: 91715 block_no: 5942162 slot_leader_id: 4780313 size: 682 time: 2021-07-05 23:13:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19f688690a652157b0125207797cb48b5016cea3f0e9abc4e6c631ce3a21a600Block Operator
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