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 5985043 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 34827273 epoch_slot_no: 94473 block_no: 5984866 slot_leader_id: 5570484 size: 3229 time: 2021-07-15 23:59:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3965051c06578fac5df514449db7b96e90d815175cf64d5149d459dc24e0e008Block Operator
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