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 5966518 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 34453446 epoch_slot_no: 152646 block_no: 5966341 slot_leader_id: 4848056 size: 12927 time: 2021-07-11 16:08:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8011aff4b274674d0bdec0ac426c02069ac37badba16d25983917f34b3e348ccBlock Operator
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