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 5977178 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 34668302 epoch_slot_no: 367502 block_no: 5977001 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 7514 time: 2021-07-14 03:49:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0778ac8a89938fd2a9f0de1473b2fb9a8908cab150a3cce720412da0f5955ffdBlock Operator
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