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 5959540 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 34311114 epoch_slot_no: 10314 block_no: 5959363 slot_leader_id: 5688270 size: 8290 time: 2021-07-10 00:36:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x662159992a83cb91e640dbe868955a061fb023d2a3189f88d55f87948ab07e9fBlock Operator
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