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 5983608 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 34798122 epoch_slot_no: 65322 block_no: 5983431 slot_leader_id: 5321841 size: 11170 time: 2021-07-15 15:53:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6416fa7a8e81476d1debbdaae51f172a1fafe150e5a674d40c55fa7a59771a9Block Operator
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