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 5980647 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 34738493 epoch_slot_no: 5693 block_no: 5980470 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 22984 time: 2021-07-14 23:19:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x712ab99f73bf22d797a45fc56a8894aa9e27740d5eb20811aa35e051cca27b7bBlock Operator
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