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 5962323 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 34367817 epoch_slot_no: 67017 block_no: 5962146 slot_leader_id: 5051184 size: 14972 time: 2021-07-10 16:21:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fa7764bed02feba657d9f5345364f092df3669f2577ed658feadbb9d0055d7bBlock Operator
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