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 5963836 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 34398919 epoch_slot_no: 98119 block_no: 5963659 slot_leader_id: 4800590 size: 36018 time: 2021-07-11 01:00:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87a50b3bcc48c59e58672a64ae8c50f4319d1afe2dfa66f5d1a45682a41b6e5eBlock Operator
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