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 5951117 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 34138568 epoch_slot_no: 269768 block_no: 5950940 slot_leader_id: 5333427 size: 2759 time: 2021-07-08 00:40:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3801fa504f394ddfb67113b9a275cfd1dc0d82ab45ae591e5ef01c0eb73f3e1Block Operator
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