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 5973585 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 34596536 epoch_slot_no: 295736 block_no: 5973408 slot_leader_id: 5744463 size: 1263 time: 2021-07-13 07:53:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8dccb2c7a774b9803a672dee73f50569384621f54db1f82146724eb6dc5b39fBlock Operator
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