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 5962086 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 34363258 epoch_slot_no: 62458 block_no: 5961909 slot_leader_id: 5596534 size: 9106 time: 2021-07-10 15:05:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dc6462046f1c9d8a4cbba093a1928aea9dc629c29f1aa09f8e32f8213c7ecc1Block Operator
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