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 5980550 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 34736631 epoch_slot_no: 3831 block_no: 5980373 slot_leader_id: 5638278 size: 16733 time: 2021-07-14 22:48:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18f4b626e777f501a6dfb413a3001c4762f79168d5175691b8657a3901d9cb28Block Operator
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