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 5986572 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 34858399 epoch_slot_no: 125599 block_no: 5986395 slot_leader_id: 4600730 size: 9172 time: 2021-07-16 08:38:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75cbc97904c2e42dfe9790e4c3b323adc15bc4b8402bbedd0232b9dc48ee9794Block Operator
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