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 5966425 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 34451465 epoch_slot_no: 150665 block_no: 5966248 slot_leader_id: 5966425 size: 4583 time: 2021-07-11 15:35:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56f567f381bf51d1fdc8eab02426a9e61dbbbf62d0e6ccac19d7f3dd068b96c1Block Operator
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