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 5979827 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 34721931 epoch_slot_no: 421131 block_no: 5979650 slot_leader_id: 4892334 size: 7298 time: 2021-07-14 18:43:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5460288c9b8fc2ec3be3bc2e1a0754fe830032c54e64ddaba03305d7da202bdBlock Operator
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