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 5978481 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 34694540 epoch_slot_no: 393740 block_no: 5978304 slot_leader_id: 5751624 size: 2070 time: 2021-07-14 11:07:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa140ef5d023f35a59f24cbf77c5907bef68ec6713557590468ba482e2ba19022Block Operator
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