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 5946073 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 34035472 epoch_slot_no: 166672 block_no: 5945896 slot_leader_id: 5386451 size: 9712 time: 2021-07-06 20:02:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3099be963386482122e4c7f36018d7b6b99139a733aa6ef84b194539d4e345f2Block Operator
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