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 5980535 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 34736282 epoch_slot_no: 3482 block_no: 5980358 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 9480 time: 2021-07-14 22:42:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36b956a90ae8b4815477d4eb2309ae38150c51456d88024aa3573087c6b62cf0Block Operator
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