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 5957625 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 34271654 epoch_slot_no: 402854 block_no: 5957448 slot_leader_id: 5030993 size: 684 time: 2021-07-09 13:39:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e28eb8de23e88a73e02b0562aa1f2494fa4e80d569bd08eb8b2a9553e251e4fBlock Operator
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