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 5970876 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 34542018 epoch_slot_no: 241218 block_no: 5970699 slot_leader_id: 5609238 size: 6474 time: 2021-07-12 16:45:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9251c7d3e7fad3a470ecfc28576633172331ef4d8d2da7cf4e80224e9508c5eBlock Operator
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