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 5960785 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 34336607 epoch_slot_no: 35807 block_no: 5960608 slot_leader_id: 5751320 size: 5328 time: 2021-07-10 07:41:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1162ff246b5fef0a70753ff6f2d75c0ff8e89330e4bccc96afeb7b1406c2454Block Operator
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