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 5965784 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 34438012 epoch_slot_no: 137212 block_no: 5965607 slot_leader_id: 5965784 size: 3885 time: 2021-07-11 11:51:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea2b0c78bcd4efefafb0f7ca84fbdbed8fda5c5c6f421563268a69fd5af1ddf9Block Operator
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