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 5948306 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 34082274 epoch_slot_no: 213474 block_no: 5948129 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 14252 time: 2021-07-07 09:02:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdc1ac862a54cd6d4aaf6d232c90ade7dd71a5c13b139ce17c302c7f55825095Block Operator
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