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 5966772 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 34458353 epoch_slot_no: 157553 block_no: 5966595 slot_leader_id: 4686191 size: 13174 time: 2021-07-11 17:30:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0b2f0fef2b8652eec918ca9f9baa78d61b289c57bb468b67b8a30a11fe5c697Block Operator
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