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 5979962 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 34724609 epoch_slot_no: 423809 block_no: 5979785 slot_leader_id: 4794941 size: 18899 time: 2021-07-14 19:28:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb223bdabc24fa85b94c33db9c6ac382f022ff06a40851da0ced5c1a430301854Block Operator
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