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 5944526 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 34004797 epoch_slot_no: 135997 block_no: 5944349 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 4202 time: 2021-07-06 11:31:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9288a0900c6025c04440cce52bc71806ec0656a921e82931a45456f5bd430c0Block Operator
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