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 5958719 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 34293200 epoch_slot_no: 424400 block_no: 5958542 slot_leader_id: 4576881 size: 15359 time: 2021-07-09 19:38:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d80366f5af1902b1898fcf1756223887e98488a13dd0dccede03e728649623bBlock Operator
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