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 5949750 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 34111701 epoch_slot_no: 242901 block_no: 5949573 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 17966 time: 2021-07-07 17:13:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5d917a0a8b6cd8a9cd0011ff0e3404bbfc136921f2d036b39eeb2dc79f856e0Block Operator
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