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 5982402 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 34773600 epoch_slot_no: 40800 block_no: 5982225 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 21279 time: 2021-07-15 09:04:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13187272de974a5e974d5ac0f952ec1b5445940d976995b2affa0dbf156f9b18Block Operator
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