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 5986320 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 34852835 epoch_slot_no: 120035 block_no: 5986143 slot_leader_id: 5127985 size: 4592 time: 2021-07-16 07:05:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3657bfa42aac2bde0b419fd9ca645408ee3cd6eeae6cda3a9ba797c793e2b99dBlock Operator
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