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 5975508 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 34634737 epoch_slot_no: 333937 block_no: 5975331 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 290 time: 2021-07-13 18:30:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44d90e5c8f6d138df56ada34efc3cea82bb5801198e0c876e7a8cc71be9ab989Block Operator
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