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 5956355 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 34245153 epoch_slot_no: 376353 block_no: 5956178 slot_leader_id: 5738716 size: 11285 time: 2021-07-09 06:17:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33e07dd7b17370e1e0f098a0e63602fb433136995c2c0b34a18959ee00c53676Block Operator
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