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 5986658 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 34859988 epoch_slot_no: 127188 block_no: 5986481 slot_leader_id: 4569833 size: 4532 time: 2021-07-16 09:04:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13bfb5991ba35a50e1e1cba7f9fc96c65e70292c62330556a46907585845b5eeBlock Operator
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