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 5949458 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 34105712 epoch_slot_no: 236912 block_no: 5949281 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 7960 time: 2021-07-07 15:33:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d92f2a006815b51ce229da4e90f2cc2a0e43583e739f7b6a6e585f34bf7c8d3Block Operator
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