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 5952637 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 34169399 epoch_slot_no: 300599 block_no: 5952460 slot_leader_id: 5369270 size: 3949 time: 2021-07-08 09:14:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf09de25bffd32795d84e10248b69460bf3ed43575bee43840098e5fae978106Block Operator
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