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 5972208 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 34568886 epoch_slot_no: 268086 block_no: 5972031 slot_leader_id: 4981199 size: 10596 time: 2021-07-13 00:12:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11d12a5bc2d88664ea580158b1fd8fd311e5cbc8b645722959e57677f53ab360Block Operator
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