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 5962388 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 34368839 epoch_slot_no: 68039 block_no: 5962211 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 13544 time: 2021-07-10 16:38:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34a420b039dda891eb756821b5c015f90d8042545b05b7de2c70f6567992fe96Block Operator
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