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 5980066 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 34726579 epoch_slot_no: 425779 block_no: 5979889 slot_leader_id: 5513673 size: 2481 time: 2021-07-14 20:01:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4719af3f294715490b50c334c19dfda6994e79778a1334ac46586caa4c4717f8Block Operator
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