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 5957397 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 34266732 epoch_slot_no: 397932 block_no: 5957220 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 6750 time: 2021-07-09 12:17:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d8cf0f0635d29ae141a69f80dfdb0bf90bbb0e3f843ff891368fbfa2b65e71fBlock Operator
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