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 5946536 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 34045196 epoch_slot_no: 176396 block_no: 5946359 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 1509 time: 2021-07-06 22:44:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x106aba3d2e7e0b60b415709e55ba54f348403121ffa5b3851acde7d14d303f44Block Operator
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