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 5962714 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 34375115 epoch_slot_no: 74315 block_no: 5962537 slot_leader_id: 5498599 size: 12644 time: 2021-07-10 18:23:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaaf140f6b5f4134442aa1f922023064c12b386f1a35bc9410e5c3881f94012cBlock Operator
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