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 5970258 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 34528208 epoch_slot_no: 227408 block_no: 5970081 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 10089 time: 2021-07-12 12:54:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd19c07ab0ad5f2b03e100f492642c3fa37f93c4f28426397e05f6a69d62cbaeeBlock Operator
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