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 5978409 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 34693351 epoch_slot_no: 392551 block_no: 5978232 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 6366 time: 2021-07-14 10:47:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21991fb2bafd63e08c55c60651b67f4d54178a7d083e2f2906a1650cfff62f16Block Operator
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