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 5951960 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 34155263 epoch_slot_no: 286463 block_no: 5951783 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 262 time: 2021-07-08 05:19:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18e18357861cc6a0466fc3ad23e27728debe9b804bdcf58ae688aec167bd6486Block Operator
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