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 5977496 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 34674378 epoch_slot_no: 373578 block_no: 5977319 slot_leader_id: 5066106 size: 3646 time: 2021-07-14 05:31:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1ee43c3d94c90cf2e63a51fb898983c515ac52ebaf376318c1f616a6f1fb10eBlock Operator
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