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 5949899 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 34114243 epoch_slot_no: 245443 block_no: 5949722 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 10791 time: 2021-07-07 17:55:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b29242e51ac3f46ee64b8cfbece158ae422d460583c77a3feb871346fac3861Block Operator
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