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 5954782 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 34212734 epoch_slot_no: 343934 block_no: 5954605 slot_leader_id: 4813965 size: 12401 time: 2021-07-08 21:17:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6589440d4dca5b4a72e51b0381b2e5b13c3c6c955953d864b7a82dd2b4e50dbeBlock Operator
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