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 5942979 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 33973123 epoch_slot_no: 104323 block_no: 5942802 slot_leader_id: 4555557 size: 26568 time: 2021-07-06 02:43:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9eceb9ca3c2837a33f942bd2368d90a3ec87bb87a9866c4857b6eece4b7bca4Block Operator
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