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 5979720 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 34719926 epoch_slot_no: 419126 block_no: 5979543 slot_leader_id: 5472368 size: 1934 time: 2021-07-14 18:10:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cdbb6c38a99e213a30c67a75fe868ba3bdf9c44b02296af0a10fca11e76a233Block Operator
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