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 5976674 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 34657909 epoch_slot_no: 357109 block_no: 5976497 slot_leader_id: 5537866 size: 2824 time: 2021-07-14 00:56:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ff822234fcbcdd797225f2016a748c11d8c2f847dda7e18c593b75343be2ac4Block Operator
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