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 5948595 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 34088656 epoch_slot_no: 219856 block_no: 5948418 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 6388 time: 2021-07-07 10:49:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x648d8e5bfb5664724220678d39684efb491662d5f742bedc4a0e072ce57769a1Block Operator
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