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 5987061 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 34868250 epoch_slot_no: 135450 block_no: 5986884 slot_leader_id: 4574494 size: 2430 time: 2021-07-16 11:22:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0ccef5c21e52cd7c5bceecb74a171128f694380ad126162d6a45818b81a01cfBlock Operator
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