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 5968088 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 34484718 epoch_slot_no: 183918 block_no: 5967911 slot_leader_id: 5560202 size: 5587 time: 2021-07-12 00:50:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0b2d53b7c18820acd54effc653248223a539b725738200866eafb14bd5abef7Block Operator
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