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 5970857 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 34541472 epoch_slot_no: 240672 block_no: 5970680 slot_leader_id: 4678546 size: 2953 time: 2021-07-12 16:36:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a09c98b7d069d42b127af574da3f04a1f2fcad36cdbd56f8a61134ef29836f6Block Operator
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