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 5970076 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 34524322 epoch_slot_no: 223522 block_no: 5969899 slot_leader_id: 4574494 size: 969 time: 2021-07-12 11:50:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x227b7825220c492a03fb659161e73929c3232339b3d906752862d1251adef8b0Block Operator
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