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 5972856 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 34582768 epoch_slot_no: 281968 block_no: 5972679 slot_leader_id: 4677958 size: 2117 time: 2021-07-13 04:04:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3ddd83ed7320d0622fd5a0ea6320875814d5960791246fdd1ad2394d73b5425Block Operator
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