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 5973648 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 34598089 epoch_slot_no: 297289 block_no: 5973471 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 12821 time: 2021-07-13 08:19:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f679aa20c3ff12c622262a5500f71c718bfdbc9412b9b6040496e9307ea7e6bBlock Operator
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