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 5984528 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 34816947 epoch_slot_no: 84147 block_no: 5984351 slot_leader_id: 5984528 size: 1449 time: 2021-07-15 21:07:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb062a02684579b543a519164a079cb6800474936640d0eff15f4fe424de40c9Block Operator
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