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 5973370 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 34592586 epoch_slot_no: 291786 block_no: 5973193 slot_leader_id: 4555658 size: 1206 time: 2021-07-13 06:47:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd8f9a87a3ed20daf0b39ab251b9b23a016a2c06b6e9372360fbdb0d0472b0b5Block Operator
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