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 5962597 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 34372818 epoch_slot_no: 72018 block_no: 5962420 slot_leader_id: 5688934 size: 2866 time: 2021-07-10 17:45:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1be8771304f6eabb499642dee679ee3f9764c734c48098267cefb772fe2a28beBlock Operator
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