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 5979163 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 34708144 epoch_slot_no: 407344 block_no: 5978986 slot_leader_id: 4575720 size: 20728 time: 2021-07-14 14:53:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ddcef823c44e3df2558981e70e3197d89dc86a8f3bb2c7e5649b3a810270f52Block Operator
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