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 5978377 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 34692749 epoch_slot_no: 391949 block_no: 5978200 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 426 time: 2021-07-14 10:37:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ef8e28edf6a168f076ff65eda481b5037cf54d45abe474910b1459a769fb85dBlock Operator
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