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 5980262 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 34730698 epoch_slot_no: 429898 block_no: 5980085 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 13475 time: 2021-07-14 21:09:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3029c87bb84f3c9e22f5aa8fcde66d43db9a3c747fa97b645448fc594f4094dBlock Operator
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