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 5986793 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 34862438 epoch_slot_no: 129638 block_no: 5986616 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 4801 time: 2021-07-16 09:45:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69bc515e6a628e75095c78792960ab206421a177aceceea4378d9ebddd3f4ce1Block Operator
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