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 5962337 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 34367973 epoch_slot_no: 67173 block_no: 5962160 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 6682 time: 2021-07-10 16:24:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7475930878df85911e9c7148c3d24e8a250b54d373c008e6323ace104eadedc1Block Operator
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