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 5986414 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 34854787 epoch_slot_no: 121987 block_no: 5986237 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 1348 time: 2021-07-16 07:37:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd762e13b634d0df86670f9e8eaa25fe2ad6b8211c2918072e207ebfb9a3e6af1Block Operator
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