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 5987206 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 34870784 epoch_slot_no: 137984 block_no: 5987029 slot_leader_id: 5575371 size: 10400 time: 2021-07-16 12:04:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeda94b5bb2cfaa12a904e060cf3333e54c8569108b34b9765bb47a78d09ac41fBlock Operator
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