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 5976139 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 34648017 epoch_slot_no: 347217 block_no: 5975962 slot_leader_id: 5847399 size: 10796 time: 2021-07-13 22:11:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x308d13b3c9974a08bf736794860887bf5a72f745a540bec0e3cec09a95c92979Block Operator
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