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 5980088 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 34726913 epoch_slot_no: 426113 block_no: 5979911 slot_leader_id: 5675491 size: 7686 time: 2021-07-14 20:06:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb70f921af7330d6ac998c9d352de2f5db6a1284f3c58dd8d212d0329bcfee545Block Operator
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