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 5979698 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 34719510 epoch_slot_no: 418710 block_no: 5979521 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 6113 time: 2021-07-14 18:03:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5387372bb73f09e897a15d24da9fad51a69704be1a5852a38aae3ef8467faec1Block Operator
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