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 5961973 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 34361210 epoch_slot_no: 60410 block_no: 5961796 slot_leader_id: 5937944 size: 18829 time: 2021-07-10 14:31:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x269205f27fa9520d5cdf0a6f7d1054c88b40a107b53931e6e9a1ed4c4b7e235eBlock Operator
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