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 5981916 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 34763970 epoch_slot_no: 31170 block_no: 5981739 slot_leader_id: 5014127 size: 3485 time: 2021-07-15 06:24:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x790e2078229493524e2d7cafeab9aa61afd574e6ff752afb6114e96ec8aaf060Block Operator
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