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 5978286 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 34690482 epoch_slot_no: 389682 block_no: 5978109 slot_leader_id: 4558699 size: 1234 time: 2021-07-14 09:59:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71bbc022f4ec78dbcc9f7c8b31346ebc04e37c0b14e37b98f18efcc9625e1a9bBlock Operator
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