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 5975824 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 34641471 epoch_slot_no: 340671 block_no: 5975647 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 4822 time: 2021-07-13 20:22:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec92d1d1baa00bd75db38a908507d269a447c6bc0c951efa95b3aa85c810b3c2Block Operator
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