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 5969190 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 34506562 epoch_slot_no: 205762 block_no: 5969013 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 3625 time: 2021-07-12 06:54:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c569fd4747a2caa7ba40e0c3b64c466c01cccb32c5de968f07ba61e7cccf373Block Operator
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