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 5982817 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 34781625 epoch_slot_no: 48825 block_no: 5982640 slot_leader_id: 5300224 size: 4970 time: 2021-07-15 11:18:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe0f05d1e09e3d306853d87add84d459d3eabe1c1c0b443f057dc9a9e6df8f67Block Operator
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