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 5978636 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 34697738 epoch_slot_no: 396938 block_no: 5978459 slot_leader_id: 5461739 size: 14755 time: 2021-07-14 12:00:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15a3f7749683365e6ef405c0b31d47b6541da9024d0b85b22835e96a08684f91Block Operator
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