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 5959402 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 34308450 epoch_slot_no: 7650 block_no: 5959225 slot_leader_id: 4555658 size: 9562 time: 2021-07-09 23:52:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d1017476952815d23f02bb034bdfb991820e147fe1b54e1981af088cfcd088aBlock Operator
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