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 5949648 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 34109511 epoch_slot_no: 240711 block_no: 5949471 slot_leader_id: 5684035 size: 5354 time: 2021-07-07 16:36:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd01b4921df7f02fdb6119778d51abd4b8d27acf9989f8a88938e555ff3b89ae6Block Operator
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