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 5971735 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 34558733 epoch_slot_no: 257933 block_no: 5971558 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 10053 time: 2021-07-12 21:23:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a14f590174a18c5b46802548014abae8f52ca18f84b2a35e21bab60f745a554Block Operator
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