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 5986938 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 34865577 epoch_slot_no: 132777 block_no: 5986761 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 10602 time: 2021-07-16 10:37:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda957f19e422b889dc9f6b3ffca400dbf079eab70f2158363c732f2be8917a10Block Operator
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