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 5956983 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 34258675 epoch_slot_no: 389875 block_no: 5956806 slot_leader_id: 5461729 size: 8437 time: 2021-07-09 10:02:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fb2d34c8c9a44c483bc8bde6c7dacf1052102c519218c74a20726c1f3a1145dBlock Operator
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