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 5973817 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 34601495 epoch_slot_no: 300695 block_no: 5973640 slot_leader_id: 5766813 size: 8752 time: 2021-07-13 09:16:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bcc5e246c4e4ceff4c687cad1585e39639812804b6ac8560087a8109351ff29Block Operator
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