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 5980737 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 34740048 epoch_slot_no: 7248 block_no: 5980560 slot_leader_id: 5684035 size: 2905 time: 2021-07-14 23:45:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63f2dd9e833e75a67f4f11252ade51a1f2ca2b41948c6ceab5072cbb853a00e2Block Operator
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