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 5986892 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 34864768 epoch_slot_no: 131968 block_no: 5986715 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 2948 time: 2021-07-16 10:24:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c4688ffd7321bae537017e8c838347e838b0f62a4aa99d31a57ab896ab30c11Block Operator
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