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 5948592 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 34088581 epoch_slot_no: 219781 block_no: 5948415 slot_leader_id: 5387039 size: 8653 time: 2021-07-07 10:47:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0868f05bac5a285e9a2d91963e2e8f77f6f44775bde3e52bb953e01b3a68b00bBlock Operator
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