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 5952446 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 34165813 epoch_slot_no: 297013 block_no: 5952269 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 22461 time: 2021-07-08 08:15:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90476e27342ebc20c7e8155986ead453127b2f0fee9943fc852ed23d937a1f53Block Operator
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