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 5953529 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 34187243 epoch_slot_no: 318443 block_no: 5953352 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 11750 time: 2021-07-08 14:12:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66d598e8827eccd1d26cba87e7edf04c150e4a9df6265f55d2fc6e07a97e3615Block Operator
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