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 5949318 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 34103141 epoch_slot_no: 234341 block_no: 5949141 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 5565 time: 2021-07-07 14:50:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4bd98c961ef649439176b9944e6c118843ae864b9dbd3c958eca3becf4124cbBlock Operator
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