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 5963173 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 34384511 epoch_slot_no: 83711 block_no: 5962996 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 8488 time: 2021-07-10 21:00:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17160910bb5c599854729b369cc7f15315836ade4d3115a1b49bf605e64d30bdBlock Operator
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