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 5973083 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 34587110 epoch_slot_no: 286310 block_no: 5972906 slot_leader_id: 5965784 size: 3720 time: 2021-07-13 05:16:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12030e80ffd5f4e94f8d1540a8405449dc097d004f1e83e64d21a6654a8b87d0Block Operator
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