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 5945775 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 34029448 epoch_slot_no: 160648 block_no: 5945598 slot_leader_id: 5623500 size: 5736 time: 2021-07-06 18:22:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd457b8b174521de74cdb9722ce31f1ea1bd4e5cdd958d2205dcb1cc229217028Block Operator
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