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 5985684 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 34839621 epoch_slot_no: 106821 block_no: 5985507 slot_leader_id: 5072359 size: 1951 time: 2021-07-16 03:25:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe668c57ae322a17f05040784193278c8bb7dbf393ac295df91801eda57739477Block Operator
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