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 5959004 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 34299498 epoch_slot_no: 430698 block_no: 5958827 slot_leader_id: 4567618 size: 2814 time: 2021-07-09 21:23:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf47292eb051920bf8ce8fd3c7e8358159cf48c69cad5ec70131c0608136330dBlock Operator
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