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 5945294 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 34019605 epoch_slot_no: 150805 block_no: 5945117 slot_leader_id: 5573897 size: 1661 time: 2021-07-06 15:38:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc227a177629a764e940d72023a02b0014e1332cefa9179880e2e5c74f23a38aBlock Operator
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