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 5960324 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 34327535 epoch_slot_no: 26735 block_no: 5960147 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 10359 time: 2021-07-10 05:10:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45bbc59d19a669303979a0bd88746555619a997a24e0eadb9cab5a1189477a3eBlock Operator
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