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 5975183 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 34628319 epoch_slot_no: 327519 block_no: 5975006 slot_leader_id: 4783864 size: 713 time: 2021-07-13 16:43:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71f5b4f70dba8ed13274db0683b9bc6fe96f34e246142f7e7f50a7daf6aa202fBlock Operator
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