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 5959714 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 34314906 epoch_slot_no: 14106 block_no: 5959537 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 16066 time: 2021-07-10 01:39:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6681160cc8cfc8ee1813971d0ae03c8f7f7fddec31667eee28394b75fab3222dBlock Operator
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