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 5970754 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 34539169 epoch_slot_no: 238369 block_no: 5970577 slot_leader_id: 4572916 size: 18134 time: 2021-07-12 15:57:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x625194dc939f907fc51c5369aca6e994db684c83ea64de410a74ba60053b8c8dBlock Operator
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