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 5984742 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 34821585 epoch_slot_no: 88785 block_no: 5984565 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 19435 time: 2021-07-15 22:24:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94b7ae3ebebbd84fb8376876644811e2c9d84aaf4ed7b5aba0ab120a77be7a45Block Operator
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