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 5979145 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 34707798 epoch_slot_no: 406998 block_no: 5978968 slot_leader_id: 5075692 size: 8108 time: 2021-07-14 14:48:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8eddbce54e0634539b3cec9769c63df7d5846f6432700832585677340a9e5f4eBlock Operator
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