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 5973850 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 34602171 epoch_slot_no: 301371 block_no: 5973673 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 5775 time: 2021-07-13 09:27:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda51dc8071e904d5691ff02fe1d79e815ea1683e4c2f4b47d55ee5e0dcc707faBlock Operator
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