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 5961936 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 34360323 epoch_slot_no: 59523 block_no: 5961759 slot_leader_id: 5321971 size: 9351 time: 2021-07-10 14:16:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0666ce236b8eb96fdb615bd0fe084b31e03daf265e76c14e346a588e1e6b9b5Block Operator
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