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 5985707 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 34839904 epoch_slot_no: 107104 block_no: 5985530 slot_leader_id: 5533443 size: 2317 time: 2021-07-16 03:29:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32954e4431af356aa1746daec204941f37dfc94ae57a3a1160ec8fb14cf0e387Block Operator
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