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 5952638 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 34169402 epoch_slot_no: 300602 block_no: 5952461 slot_leader_id: 4572916 size: 1612 time: 2021-07-08 09:14:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34680f695122f934b834c1225f0f3f43a091ce3c750aa5cc24c9d102bc87129cBlock Operator
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