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 5949871 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 34113937 epoch_slot_no: 245137 block_no: 5949694 slot_leader_id: 5270364 size: 1479 time: 2021-07-07 17:50:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc53c1799b2e083c5cfdb17cdb925c8451f008c89bcb20c794f1330a9d00ea0f3Block Operator
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