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 5948915 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 34094418 epoch_slot_no: 225618 block_no: 5948738 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 6637 time: 2021-07-07 12:25:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16b07336e4caff17eb75c17675327e9431b77ea921de09ce52ec522dd8cbedebBlock Operator
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