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 5958603 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 34290977 epoch_slot_no: 422177 block_no: 5958426 slot_leader_id: 4582306 size: 2366 time: 2021-07-09 19:01:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1aab50d7e161b3fdee8ae90d80c85547eb880e8998f2c421a69948bbb7f48225Block Operator
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