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 5978109 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 34686894 epoch_slot_no: 386094 block_no: 5977932 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 1720 time: 2021-07-14 08:59:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc61cf3bebe50440d1183b2c1df127600930c783f585d04065f1bc6bfe48b3cbaBlock Operator
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