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 5958854 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 34295784 epoch_slot_no: 426984 block_no: 5958677 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 2307 time: 2021-07-09 20:21:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e53f56622d5ac647900a663dfffdec5e4c61a7f1dd2525b20ad12d70fe6a7ecBlock Operator
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