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 5956591 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 34250210 epoch_slot_no: 381410 block_no: 5956414 slot_leader_id: 5874694 size: 2284 time: 2021-07-09 07:41:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x971e905f405f5b900b36670e7e884c68e7ef259b16dead6307d803638eadb878Block Operator
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