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 5971214 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 34548823 epoch_slot_no: 248023 block_no: 5971037 slot_leader_id: 5937944 size: 12465 time: 2021-07-12 18:38:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95084095885a570af0b811b6dec31ec933094e7f1ca055c41055967a2731341aBlock Operator
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