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 5954435 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 34205230 epoch_slot_no: 336430 block_no: 5954258 slot_leader_id: 5596852 size: 9218 time: 2021-07-08 19:12:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ff5ecb6841376c1370bfc9c1a294a56af5082e434f871e03ba542ca3aa440b3Block Operator
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