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 5975833 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 34641693 epoch_slot_no: 340893 block_no: 5975656 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 8137 time: 2021-07-13 20:26:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe01a711b13047744ebd2d8e0c9c7c601bce3fcd21a5b26933b4cf71b7be1c385Block Operator
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