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 5956098 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 34239428 epoch_slot_no: 370628 block_no: 5955921 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 244 time: 2021-07-09 04:41:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e3d3f4ed9f10f8cc2d6c8e65d85a56d473a38326e12df5702a2c32229bcf4b0Block Operator
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