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 5957697 Details
Epoch: 276 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 34272912 epoch_slot_no: 404112 block_no: 5957520 slot_leader_id: 5766824 size: 3133 time: 2021-07-09 14:00:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa62474d4d23319e1d13de5d9b2cde57d6b08f7c4cbce6aa2fe40fbf2058f9ddaBlock Operator
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