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 5962715 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 34375154 epoch_slot_no: 74354 block_no: 5962538 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 18988 time: 2021-07-10 18:24:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6e8dda20089ff46424275ea08c00ebd2efc31f698fa19a0189ff1b08c964b80Block Operator
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