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 5971437 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 34553297 epoch_slot_no: 252497 block_no: 5971260 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 4974 time: 2021-07-12 19:53:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x874712c8d188fee7678297229cf325cf6a6bbd919c2d104ba9beb124b580f379Block Operator
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