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 5954858 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 34214092 epoch_slot_no: 345292 block_no: 5954681 slot_leader_id: 5930244 size: 6877 time: 2021-07-08 21:39:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf406d1f0506f24ff59b4c3b5074ac8fd65393373b8e9a42edce417fe129a81f7Block Operator
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