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 5971486 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 34554279 epoch_slot_no: 253479 block_no: 5971309 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 2370 time: 2021-07-12 20:09:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x350846036ca6f6e8582ef93f5337102a166c0126be0fa1d117c25ba941b70838Block Operator
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