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 5948243 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 34080779 epoch_slot_no: 211979 block_no: 5948066 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 7502 time: 2021-07-07 08:37:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69ecdad8277033861aaac31f5b36a8948df3b8cb9eaac1a504a05a2db13ee4e3Block Operator
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