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 5975189 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 34628448 epoch_slot_no: 327648 block_no: 5975012 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 406 time: 2021-07-13 16:45:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7b4dbcac6346bf781e72fc38c03823bd18e7d6d461085902e4110f249a708b4Block Operator
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