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 5978425 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 34693612 epoch_slot_no: 392812 block_no: 5978248 slot_leader_id: 5616726 size: 13038 time: 2021-07-14 10:51:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb52ee2eb560a25aac2b848cbd237c70103d6128fcc27269f10bcef524aa36fb9Block Operator
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