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 5980093 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 34727034 epoch_slot_no: 426234 block_no: 5979916 slot_leader_id: 5252047 size: 4363 time: 2021-07-14 20:08:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d7ba2794984743a27c2225f3f87da1956bdd874e9971c088e3bc8a27419041aBlock Operator
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