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 5959809 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 34316990 epoch_slot_no: 16190 block_no: 5959632 slot_leader_id: 4581221 size: 7602 time: 2021-07-10 02:14:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2f0d155710104fcdb64ea98f1bcca9305b982d032bc9981e067fc5c03a974d8Block Operator
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