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 5979886 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 34723079 epoch_slot_no: 422279 block_no: 5979709 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 975 time: 2021-07-14 19:02:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb39d9dfc11db338bbd942410497425a8e91aacb3674c12ddd8d49ee7e359827dBlock Operator
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