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 5983570 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 34797339 epoch_slot_no: 64539 block_no: 5983393 slot_leader_id: 5484207 size: 943 time: 2021-07-15 15:40:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb075e1e0e11da4f00dff9d145b4a77a1b471e229c3c8896c7246e658dcaa621eBlock Operator
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