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 5980641 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 34738333 epoch_slot_no: 5533 block_no: 5980464 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 4174 time: 2021-07-14 23:17:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74e68c99babd1d19a4425d15ef9393bb43b299aff015cfac7ed995b5b9fcc511Block Operator
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