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 5986836 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 34863418 epoch_slot_no: 130618 block_no: 5986659 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 1623 time: 2021-07-16 10:01:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x337923f55ac7844286ad80bcd577dfabc87c691c4c33f60afb0beee39ddd0442Block Operator
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