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 5982919 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 34783439 epoch_slot_no: 50639 block_no: 5982742 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 14813 time: 2021-07-15 11:48:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86db7f4ecde55e3e73bd019973563434d7e0bfeaeaef3aa3a28e559c3ea5c71bBlock Operator
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