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 5957769 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 34274317 epoch_slot_no: 405517 block_no: 5957592 slot_leader_id: 5044455 size: 9832 time: 2021-07-09 14:23:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa5b1320acfef8580475599ff9fa56eec9005184a4eb8b55810200512f548974Block Operator
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