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 5975430 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 34632873 epoch_slot_no: 332073 block_no: 5975253 slot_leader_id: 5387039 size: 3829 time: 2021-07-13 17:59:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x186d7c91437a63d5e88bc809d1c900d3d95c5c8a06425d0db322186d6c89c782Block Operator
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