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 5954687 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 34210686 epoch_slot_no: 341886 block_no: 5954510 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 2137 time: 2021-07-08 20:42:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2241812af9f28c0feb295592f5550a827205edf13fe11f163dbcbb8f66182bdcBlock Operator
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