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 5969159 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 34506003 epoch_slot_no: 205203 block_no: 5968982 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 3541 time: 2021-07-12 06:44:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89b7aa8d7189a08afa723c8da3f3d184165d21e6662cc3adc05899fd8f52922aBlock Operator
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