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 5949979 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 34115847 epoch_slot_no: 247047 block_no: 5949802 slot_leader_id: 5433649 size: 20257 time: 2021-07-07 18:22:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4699aaf35dc68d3ab30e260df874b7a70593d0c83f490434ef4d315fc30db5c6Block Operator
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