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 5986885 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 34864604 epoch_slot_no: 131804 block_no: 5986708 slot_leader_id: 4641293 size: 43509 time: 2021-07-16 10:21:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb23d4c29a80237fcedc7529f77b9ecfd7f8b3255dd3babd09b2d7b5f75ff8b44Block Operator
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