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 5955233 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 34221642 epoch_slot_no: 352842 block_no: 5955056 slot_leader_id: 5064224 size: 6218 time: 2021-07-08 23:45:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x048142b859867ae63c726250263e81d86e37ff7f02b0d65f0c7e360c85033a16Block Operator
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