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 5979183 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 34708611 epoch_slot_no: 407811 block_no: 5979006 slot_leader_id: 5516217 size: 35199 time: 2021-07-14 15:01:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x793a11d78b72ede626153051ee392cf9de23d4457e18eb5bbbe07b0f6978d2baBlock Operator
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