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 5959738 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 34315171 epoch_slot_no: 14371 block_no: 5959561 slot_leader_id: 5590438 size: 1390 time: 2021-07-10 01:44:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a2f5f6ab7c1e53c72da73a3dd2b2d29ceaf52c03b76788eafe762f13eaf63f0Block Operator
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