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 5959267 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 34305578 epoch_slot_no: 4778 block_no: 5959090 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 4002 time: 2021-07-09 23:04:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d5f98dfc756d7375fbe2312332f3ed7e09e3f38cc6051af0257f1ee5bf5bac7Block Operator
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