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 5982265 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 34770475 epoch_slot_no: 37675 block_no: 5982088 slot_leader_id: 4619800 size: 427 time: 2021-07-15 08:12:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b05ff20c163133ec0d5389dc676350c0dbb93db83fbf538b564e8363177b89bBlock Operator
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