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 5945039 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 34014487 epoch_slot_no: 145687 block_no: 5944862 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 2001 time: 2021-07-06 14:12:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc07b3a4712001223c9306bb3d6bf84ed65844d4a99a4f092be3e12876a6d575eBlock Operator
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