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 5962405 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 34369225 epoch_slot_no: 68425 block_no: 5962228 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 5171 time: 2021-07-10 16:45:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fd8d07f54152e8af17157a7d32dd988e98559f9c820afacadd8b1e857e9e04aBlock Operator
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