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 5955682 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 34230963 epoch_slot_no: 362163 block_no: 5955505 slot_leader_id: 5038699 size: 3337 time: 2021-07-09 02:20:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1eaaac845f848e9b546e32f7a926c1d4a1d8a0679643d814eec4931bec326ffBlock Operator
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