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 5971922 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 34562844 epoch_slot_no: 262044 block_no: 5971745 slot_leader_id: 5386194 size: 3539 time: 2021-07-12 22:32:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17a472286d162cb4fafc563d7a1ac3602862db6e93d15b0c93091fada20fb1c0Block Operator
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