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 5956520 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 34248577 epoch_slot_no: 379777 block_no: 5956343 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 9299 time: 2021-07-09 07:14:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb498a54c96fcd45794a5c50988f7800727687b93c30fc7b4ebf591a9fb410057Block Operator
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