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 5972159 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 34567938 epoch_slot_no: 267138 block_no: 5971982 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 4980 time: 2021-07-12 23:57:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3b36cf5b22cc845612794f969ea0eb96df070fa6370817b1fd17cfe0e8bab80Block Operator
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