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 5984845 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 34823511 epoch_slot_no: 90711 block_no: 5984668 slot_leader_id: 4638611 size: 1151 time: 2021-07-15 22:56:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ae1622a995cd71b2760ab42f6c3c69822487efb407bb8554f01dea9771aa449Block Operator
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