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 5970100 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 34524796 epoch_slot_no: 223996 block_no: 5969923 slot_leader_id: 5861727 size: 8247 time: 2021-07-12 11:58:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd1f8d1f2a6bf7e9780f8faa581ce7a3982aa2028243a6e9a6fcb259de917844Block Operator
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