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 5954002 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 34196545 epoch_slot_no: 327745 block_no: 5953825 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 19032 time: 2021-07-08 16:47:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09ac5758142406525cad75ce36c84a3b487705f66c81cf9b1a808c735cbc2466Block Operator
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