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 5966439 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 34451640 epoch_slot_no: 150840 block_no: 5966262 slot_leader_id: 5474252 size: 6970 time: 2021-07-11 15:38:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7a5e368a7e34b2086948eaa8004eb870239a8d27184e24c18dd7b87e72d0a16Block Operator
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