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 5957885 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 34276724 epoch_slot_no: 407924 block_no: 5957708 slot_leader_id: 4555557 size: 8263 time: 2021-07-09 15:03:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf540f30fcb4453286a444417fc91c5d9203e33c76d7d6c396b57f36785f287fdBlock Operator
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