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 5954498 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 34206807 epoch_slot_no: 338007 block_no: 5954321 slot_leader_id: 5688270 size: 4135 time: 2021-07-08 19:38:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc64bc7c05ae9f6a2d828c7fa2c4162fa22dd5a9c1602e33422a8ab8f1906ddd9Block Operator
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