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 5971776 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 34559704 epoch_slot_no: 258904 block_no: 5971599 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 5028 time: 2021-07-12 21:39:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f9135fecc0b765f148c3420ca95268c21217fafbfc777329242a2039306b2feBlock Operator
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