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 5975130 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 34627291 epoch_slot_no: 326491 block_no: 5974953 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 6217 time: 2021-07-13 16:26:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc68aa2a4cfe8caa793d70f859e62a73659a71d7e07d8e4f9d6a148f26ceb0434Block Operator
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