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 5985319 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 34832718 epoch_slot_no: 99918 block_no: 5985142 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 3068 time: 2021-07-16 01:30:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x273b4d28547ff89eee91b80d53870e828e3abfc38a37d433ea7efa5f731ed3b3Block Operator
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