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 5972136 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 34567420 epoch_slot_no: 266620 block_no: 5971959 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 5688 time: 2021-07-12 23:48:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf67e0fac8a093e46d0d2b436c783c3d8603200c90c0bc98b5aa5230b3953e1d3Block Operator
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