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 5980063 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 34726542 epoch_slot_no: 425742 block_no: 5979886 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 15166 time: 2021-07-14 20:00:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71d2dc00c79a0cfa9bc4915a283f2e4117782a5ef1ef6ca358b58a154fe80568Block Operator
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