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 5985995 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 34846013 epoch_slot_no: 113213 block_no: 5985818 slot_leader_id: 5960966 size: 1956 time: 2021-07-16 05:11:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaba251cfdf21b958df83da24f6a870b8e0581bdc635fb8f82a6dc301619f5c70Block Operator
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