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 5973250 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 34590416 epoch_slot_no: 289616 block_no: 5973073 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 8391 time: 2021-07-13 06:11:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x971ea86472e804b935df45d71da0052c1e8d4a6d305839d8b954489038aa5b8cBlock Operator
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