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 5978495 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 34694761 epoch_slot_no: 393961 block_no: 5978318 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 3115 time: 2021-07-14 11:10:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2e511311f2bd9cfdccdf895b379fd21672bb1ff9c7a3a1b623b94cedcc7b51dBlock Operator
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