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 5978308 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 34691072 epoch_slot_no: 390272 block_no: 5978131 slot_leader_id: 5066920 size: 14224 time: 2021-07-14 10:09:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ab9a045eb20a68f636d8fad9093508001cf016b6a0c7e2865feadc7b6d20062Block Operator
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