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 5944997 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 34013605 epoch_slot_no: 144805 block_no: 5944820 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 11097 time: 2021-07-06 13:58:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa30d20373f93449fec3f9b6e6e49dfb8b583459e91a1f8a45d887e90a46e157dBlock Operator
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