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 5969576 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 34514995 epoch_slot_no: 214195 block_no: 5969399 slot_leader_id: 5072359 size: 5000 time: 2021-07-12 09:14:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8c13dbc18b52de1072288a613e61c2a169c598915ae5cba01f7ec0a8ca7554dBlock Operator
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