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 5979707 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 34719654 epoch_slot_no: 418854 block_no: 5979530 slot_leader_id: 4581138 size: 3978 time: 2021-07-14 18:05:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb880e5c0484c5bcc0a5e57501863cbfd9c33c5f0622863b0a2217cee07dac13Block Operator
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