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 5978214 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 34689056 epoch_slot_no: 388256 block_no: 5978037 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 5240 time: 2021-07-14 09:35:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x142b102552500cbe69da32966d4cfba73a44dc89aa3a8c543fef82ce5267067dBlock Operator
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