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 5971826 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 34560604 epoch_slot_no: 259804 block_no: 5971649 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 3438 time: 2021-07-12 21:54:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x253ec9b4796664b29dcabcb3263668b8a2e355dbde7de7048e3f752a138858e3Block Operator
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