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 5984377 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 34813982 epoch_slot_no: 81182 block_no: 5984200 slot_leader_id: 5967171 size: 13199 time: 2021-07-15 20:17:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd089da12ccecf8f9dad04afa3a76bdccc729cd99db3ac92521d9bda66c2078e8Block Operator
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