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 5962012 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 34361891 epoch_slot_no: 61091 block_no: 5961835 slot_leader_id: 5725614 size: 4802 time: 2021-07-10 14:43:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ea1b5e3d2fa302b10ee650d3d8e6682bbc683a415c3116d58d2f9e5a3369759Block Operator
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