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 5973841 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 34601948 epoch_slot_no: 301148 block_no: 5973664 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 2614 time: 2021-07-13 09:23:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ab6b721e52b1c9315a14ae4c00985b516421ddbb2f02e377fdc4ffd30144b57Block Operator
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