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 5978728 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 34699461 epoch_slot_no: 398661 block_no: 5978551 slot_leader_id: 4558133 size: 5045 time: 2021-07-14 12:29:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2a30111589e5f98af5bfe8074c4718cf1fbe4d5af6030439262b9e7311145ecBlock Operator
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