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 5949540 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 34107494 epoch_slot_no: 238694 block_no: 5949363 slot_leader_id: 4582798 size: 8965 time: 2021-07-07 16:03:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x195b804b101daf3f74bb75f7bed56dd5674c39f545e1c55e0ada5333a132e9f1Block Operator
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