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 5955066 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 34218344 epoch_slot_no: 349544 block_no: 5954889 slot_leader_id: 4640333 size: 2582 time: 2021-07-08 22:50:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0baf3c124c43b653667afdca537670c46be97d4dc1a8b9967f9c75d74b1ea90cBlock Operator
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