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 5962922 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 34379358 epoch_slot_no: 78558 block_no: 5962745 slot_leader_id: 5839462 size: 9312 time: 2021-07-10 19:34:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44e5ec50b6b72a19f3ee0d9f7ac772440e49a01257d028a8ef5f9a60ac9d2d86Block Operator
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