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 5970373 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 34530863 epoch_slot_no: 230063 block_no: 5970196 slot_leader_id: 5525475 size: 4354 time: 2021-07-12 13:39:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c8068b244c53549d2bf3280053ad7f0df985e975611d096312de1620e5a0b02Block Operator
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