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 5963982 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 34401708 epoch_slot_no: 100908 block_no: 5963805 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 4214 time: 2021-07-11 01:46:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cd498a5e19a5067d02d1d13464f28a556774cd943df2806d95ab8c8ab3d4568Block Operator
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