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 5942346 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 33960659 epoch_slot_no: 91859 block_no: 5942169 slot_leader_id: 5512512 size: 5656 time: 2021-07-05 23:15:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75c6dc48419d16714da3ae3b2f7fa8a058abb1e044b088684b5487c27d2a861aBlock Operator
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