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 5959912 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 34318863 epoch_slot_no: 18063 block_no: 5959735 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 5845 time: 2021-07-10 02:45:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48e33bd0f14f4bb81ab54488252e168542638d3a3787dc863a9dfdf600d25c5aBlock Operator
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