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 5984373 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 34813790 epoch_slot_no: 80990 block_no: 5984196 slot_leader_id: 5023459 size: 7947 time: 2021-07-15 20:14:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4347949dff94d859bf3b0166abdce777ce2cf387762d92f1fb4dcb7573282dc1Block Operator
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