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 5954871 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 34214210 epoch_slot_no: 345410 block_no: 5954694 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 1089 time: 2021-07-08 21:41:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bc5830508819b6d18ce4faca4032a768ba99ba40e4d3241d971ebf1fe09fd3eBlock Operator
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