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 5970651 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 34536858 epoch_slot_no: 236058 block_no: 5970474 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 4186 time: 2021-07-12 15:19:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe21095a2ebe66ddc2aed211e2187b8f8bd7f83702e4cb5803c589b4ab1f1eeb1Block Operator
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