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 5971064 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 34545630 epoch_slot_no: 244830 block_no: 5970887 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 5318 time: 2021-07-12 17:45:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa748315387e8d04cd63aa87311687782186c375b8cda312e84ee411f1b184e40Block Operator
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