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 5960104 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 34322857 epoch_slot_no: 22057 block_no: 5959927 slot_leader_id: 5691324 size: 1866 time: 2021-07-10 03:52:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef5fa87a51d1a17a028e58df7c409a5e0e62bb2978992ceeacb36f9349478bb5Block Operator
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