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 5978849 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 34702007 epoch_slot_no: 401207 block_no: 5978672 slot_leader_id: 5233559 size: 3703 time: 2021-07-14 13:11:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18bcb4cb40fc11b3db8b86aecfbd0a45690585090249b05fca4ffb53e600d10dBlock Operator
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