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 5986707 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 34860877 epoch_slot_no: 128077 block_no: 5986530 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 1450 time: 2021-07-16 09:19:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9a7c37f1983131f42f2a22710fa0c2d2abb802bbb2840b0889466e29b90ca7bBlock Operator
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