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 5953331 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 34183423 epoch_slot_no: 314623 block_no: 5953154 slot_leader_id: 5453759 size: 5505 time: 2021-07-08 13:08:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ac08085e5a3694e40a80805f079f50f770cef54630028f0a612fa887d57978cBlock Operator
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