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 5949233 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 34101044 epoch_slot_no: 232244 block_no: 5949056 slot_leader_id: 5801404 size: 3301 time: 2021-07-07 14:15:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf970102562c7d5f27212292f07982819d86a966d26d8e6bfaaccbe5d033e743Block Operator
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