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 5970241 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 34527833 epoch_slot_no: 227033 block_no: 5970064 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 27066 time: 2021-07-12 12:48:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddb72d0c05c8d6d600404ee3f9660304284faf43286ab0c718d7f63a81bd0b45Block Operator
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