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 5977847 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 34681725 epoch_slot_no: 380925 block_no: 5977670 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 12164 time: 2021-07-14 07:33:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x203c534b8ffda087228782aa70c698c8053a74d2b81ba2ba15c3a6419180d51dBlock Operator
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