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 5970291 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 34528885 epoch_slot_no: 228085 block_no: 5970114 slot_leader_id: 5568326 size: 20897 time: 2021-07-12 13:06:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5443c4adad4e46a57b37e2a8e9a5b99097b6072e4dcb64c5096547a5ecbd2caBlock Operator
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