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 5968263 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 34488532 epoch_slot_no: 187732 block_no: 5968086 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 14456 time: 2021-07-12 01:53:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8866d2ec30459f1abdba9d82f6f34c50fa6165df8f424e9435f497714f458168Block Operator
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