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 5975034 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 34625630 epoch_slot_no: 324830 block_no: 5974857 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 2812 time: 2021-07-13 15:58:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc5d88fc7e098ea3c8559f82185b55bec37691018ca27aee0dfa959f65796ae8Block Operator
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