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 5959247 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 34305244 epoch_slot_no: 4444 block_no: 5959070 slot_leader_id: 4561262 size: 9321 time: 2021-07-09 22:58:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab4bb53fb669dfda9df7627ddf712d8e1bafb872e67e68352084c9e52b005561Block Operator
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