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 5968380 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 34490988 epoch_slot_no: 190188 block_no: 5968203 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 7078 time: 2021-07-12 02:34:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36f5f45579b9b30958e773b93fdebb918d8b2bf0d7c687deff09298cac7164c2Block Operator
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