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 5950846 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 34133324 epoch_slot_no: 264524 block_no: 5950669 slot_leader_id: 5442898 size: 993 time: 2021-07-07 23:13:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5a2340f414759581614e96b8be8e6dc5fc29724d33ad5bcaae122ff0e9109afBlock Operator
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