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 5966400 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 34450761 epoch_slot_no: 149961 block_no: 5966223 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 1304 time: 2021-07-11 15:24:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd46c2c0b2494556c23c74def94e5d726a593068d2d64b03d8fcd56d9215ad650Block Operator
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