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 5957482 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 34268629 epoch_slot_no: 399829 block_no: 5957305 slot_leader_id: 4746508 size: 11208 time: 2021-07-09 12:48:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x346571a59c992a1740dd63edafbe3a28952163c0ac9056e35e7a1271b178688aBlock Operator
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