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 5984806 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 34822768 epoch_slot_no: 89968 block_no: 5984629 slot_leader_id: 5984806 size: 961 time: 2021-07-15 22:44:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fbe4e93c964e2bd96ba01bd646890006e8bf13e3f9748422b5737569a081bc0Block Operator
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