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 5984347 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 34813303 epoch_slot_no: 80503 block_no: 5984170 slot_leader_id: 5406832 size: 4078 time: 2021-07-15 20:06:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61a742ec132fbea987acef7e9d003e9af63ec626e4d27b2340cbb7113f67e27bBlock Operator
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