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 5962119 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 34364005 epoch_slot_no: 63205 block_no: 5961942 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 19976 time: 2021-07-10 15:18:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf7194edfcba80d1c6a93be868259be2a9576f2c53a245396c6e034cea6dddc1Block Operator
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