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 5950682 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 34130149 epoch_slot_no: 261349 block_no: 5950505 slot_leader_id: 5347914 size: 12197 time: 2021-07-07 22:20:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f38956994cfbc9187215630a7ff4d1404e0023becf9888e9b00d67a90e880a6Block Operator
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