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 5957905 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 34277024 epoch_slot_no: 408224 block_no: 5957728 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 3705 time: 2021-07-09 15:08:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x658990f4f1bc9e3213a8c48d97a2603a00577e5b881e8fa2fd9f1f53a4e61189Block Operator
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