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 5961622 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 34353909 epoch_slot_no: 53109 block_no: 5961445 slot_leader_id: 5684035 size: 7544 time: 2021-07-10 12:30:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcdd8334462f45ee12f4a3d709e238af4a4ec1f70915578942c2f11288271f91Block Operator
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