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 5966437 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 34451605 epoch_slot_no: 150805 block_no: 5966260 slot_leader_id: 5386657 size: 5358 time: 2021-07-11 15:38:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f90b6a8824b08058224e6ff1cb9ba83cb5152e927fb559f69c7144b09604affBlock Operator
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