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 5973712 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 34599323 epoch_slot_no: 298523 block_no: 5973535 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 4458 time: 2021-07-13 08:40:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e658809db8aaac1f658c64b45adeeb54f807c0229c9ee0c1bfc5330bdc0566cBlock Operator
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