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 5958132 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 34281613 epoch_slot_no: 412813 block_no: 5957955 slot_leader_id: 4619800 size: 2424 time: 2021-07-09 16:25:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2dcbed023150a772440d9fa6de45ecb76aefdc5bc43e5dcfaa89eeee2fecede4Block Operator
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