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 5986438 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 34855481 epoch_slot_no: 122681 block_no: 5986261 slot_leader_id: 5960304 size: 13574 time: 2021-07-16 07:49:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b9f50a245d1d358fedd36bbf25e78ed9b1f770481ce79f0d4334bc4eaf692d5Block Operator
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