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 5984470 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 34815693 epoch_slot_no: 82893 block_no: 5984293 slot_leader_id: 5590438 size: 4728 time: 2021-07-15 20:46:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xded80443645db667613bb168f174a66a51ade1a1aae8448cfc7d58d3f1029376Block Operator
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