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 5984966 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 34825720 epoch_slot_no: 92920 block_no: 5984789 slot_leader_id: 4619800 size: 2412 time: 2021-07-15 23:33:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa857f49b43a1ce5676633cf3e0f28032bdc9265c3484cd604a36bd8f7e016282Block Operator
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