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 5971045 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 34545287 epoch_slot_no: 244487 block_no: 5970868 slot_leader_id: 5413498 size: 6762 time: 2021-07-12 17:39:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda7712193e75064737fa8a7b436f7cf3a5f1a32eafd9ce53e995063afb0a36efBlock Operator
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