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 5986882 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 34864437 epoch_slot_no: 131637 block_no: 5986705 slot_leader_id: 5120671 size: 15054 time: 2021-07-16 10:18:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb477517ad4f99ea1cfa9bc38c15fa9883bfd131146e9590cc68ebed72b2fa539Block Operator
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