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 5973783 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 34600741 epoch_slot_no: 299941 block_no: 5973606 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 16773 time: 2021-07-13 09:03:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26f85807c3f11d29f9f78752afcb8ad45a67701ac089c74d971f0e58ef410532Block Operator
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