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 5982987 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 34784706 epoch_slot_no: 51906 block_no: 5982810 slot_leader_id: 5642411 size: 7811 time: 2021-07-15 12:09:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf13d23848e32d719c4afa675e7b38a2bf73a449337982815ad1e6f5797a01285Block Operator
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