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 5945435 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 34022448 epoch_slot_no: 153648 block_no: 5945258 slot_leader_id: 5494890 size: 1018 time: 2021-07-06 16:25:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a8fdc0587e1f78210b7a4e818c2a9265268a571c8fec8fb6b9c1d21388218d1Block Operator
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