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 5943907 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 33990778 epoch_slot_no: 121978 block_no: 5943730 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 5926 time: 2021-07-06 07:37:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8feeae095000e959a767bc849464abcc5bc376ead89de5277f359b61a7d91ef1Block Operator
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