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 5959187 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 34303736 epoch_slot_no: 2936 block_no: 5959010 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 7308 time: 2021-07-09 22:33:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93d3b52be11ab6a45b70792e21a2f5a4b19f5b067ce0b91ccf7479177295c4cfBlock Operator
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