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 5970318 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 34529397 epoch_slot_no: 228597 block_no: 5970141 slot_leader_id: 5760747 size: 3260 time: 2021-07-12 13:14:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe81749aa38f6913f1c416fea018e8787fe2c5323b4450fbd478ce94315b68d16Block Operator
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