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 5981957 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 34764747 epoch_slot_no: 31947 block_no: 5981780 slot_leader_id: 5323914 size: 7726 time: 2021-07-15 06:37:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2dc6b52bfd349430919460acba38a5632d86841766f856192797527f9feaa90aBlock Operator
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