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 5978696 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 34698711 epoch_slot_no: 397911 block_no: 5978519 slot_leader_id: 4558699 size: 637 time: 2021-07-14 12:16:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x029069b149bad79600527a79cd658d254f5a21c60942ddfb3482de337f17865dBlock Operator
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