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 5959478 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 34310028 epoch_slot_no: 9228 block_no: 5959301 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 24427 time: 2021-07-10 00:18:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad1cc3f755857ed9eebdc351f86b47b70edc8f254b8e8f3a7f24c73dfaef09afBlock Operator
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