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 5986691 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 34860626 epoch_slot_no: 127826 block_no: 5986514 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 13896 time: 2021-07-16 09:15:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x797a992ead863b900a163d10cb777f4cb106599170fa46101514d95cf8037589Block Operator
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