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 5979338 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 34711835 epoch_slot_no: 411035 block_no: 5979161 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 2811 time: 2021-07-14 15:55:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b28dfd0af62cb99af0d21d851c67965afa0a026598a59a6fa2d50083fb230e5Block Operator
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