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 5944955 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 34012685 epoch_slot_no: 143885 block_no: 5944778 slot_leader_id: 5347914 size: 1593 time: 2021-07-06 13:42:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ca53a705d6080e5d7be4c05fff849cbb07ce2b81c9bb926241a670249d048d6Block Operator
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