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 5981103 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 34747121 epoch_slot_no: 14321 block_no: 5980926 slot_leader_id: 4659304 size: 4726 time: 2021-07-15 01:43:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7781527201156a3598cb75767a9a15e675d5b2de921728df6509a289202c03fBlock Operator
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