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 5978449 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 34693993 epoch_slot_no: 393193 block_no: 5978272 slot_leader_id: 5959104 size: 4842 time: 2021-07-14 10:58:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba78f1cf9bf90852aadda5c3f4065bb594617b0dfdb0876f4c5953b8711e4842Block Operator
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