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 5978894 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 34702795 epoch_slot_no: 401995 block_no: 5978717 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 10182 time: 2021-07-14 13:24:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2422ce48571ffeed6b6773a9ebf78b5112b9fad73d8fd26138f30008c0ab0edBlock Operator
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