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 5979001 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 34704976 epoch_slot_no: 404176 block_no: 5978824 slot_leader_id: 5598044 size: 10230 time: 2021-07-14 14:01:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2880150b95921edba52d8aba0fe63d85bf0abe51ede86265b71b5abfe52570e3Block Operator
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