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 5959439 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 34309145 epoch_slot_no: 8345 block_no: 5959262 slot_leader_id: 4621574 size: 6443 time: 2021-07-10 00:03:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdd8f79b7c127ba45d93c25537ad638cd99517ddb901d01e0084679c295945b4Block Operator
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