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 5970668 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 34537182 epoch_slot_no: 236382 block_no: 5970491 slot_leader_id: 5609238 size: 6952 time: 2021-07-12 15:24:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfb9c70786a5b949a5ef0962702a89d7f4777327615e1c373049fbc94e4ce5f9Block Operator
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