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 5959013 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 34299872 epoch_slot_no: 431072 block_no: 5958836 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 3080 time: 2021-07-09 21:29:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc011229603f03d6e4ca2418c1f23cfabc8ff8f1b6af85b8a14bfdf2353df4cf2Block Operator
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