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 5950309 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 34123078 epoch_slot_no: 254278 block_no: 5950132 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 1709 time: 2021-07-07 20:22:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd062b4bb4039e1ddadd2960e1d081d8ead89b6887ddb5eb35dc4ec7f9d05a34fBlock Operator
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