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 5982500 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 34775432 epoch_slot_no: 42632 block_no: 5982323 slot_leader_id: 5875938 size: 981 time: 2021-07-15 09:35:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e78a72d0b580f2958fde9d0f48279a2c161e1596edd2a887657e968437672deBlock Operator
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