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 5978904 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 34703043 epoch_slot_no: 402243 block_no: 5978727 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 14203 time: 2021-07-14 13:28:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb5f2451b73bbf4e9ad30fae83a0f87f6b2561ede260857ad61a8cf1bdadf310Block Operator
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