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 5960982 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 34341058 epoch_slot_no: 40258 block_no: 5960805 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 26342 time: 2021-07-10 08:55:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f8dcde5a392d4bf4da2afd7e35b325fecf5cf80c088dad4c7b0cad36df34922Block Operator
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