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 5980449 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 34734281 epoch_slot_no: 1481 block_no: 5980272 slot_leader_id: 5080696 size: 4355 time: 2021-07-14 22:09:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbbcd1fc6d3b0cd7b33a298913981028aa005c6385209b213fcf9fa26c384a8aBlock Operator
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