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 5960695 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 34334818 epoch_slot_no: 34018 block_no: 5960518 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 624 time: 2021-07-10 07:11:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c0e53df4752e15445ea5d22c91254f4c4218434a2a69d5144487e56466b003bBlock Operator
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