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 5979407 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 34713443 epoch_slot_no: 412643 block_no: 5979230 slot_leader_id: 5086951 size: 6123 time: 2021-07-14 16:22:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c09a94047f83ad77c7fb78d5120e5cfc7daa645a742f47ed439c36fe9963731Block Operator
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