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 5987557 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 34878228 epoch_slot_no: 145428 block_no: 5987380 slot_leader_id: 4890385 size: 12648 time: 2021-07-16 14:08:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x314afdf37632698c0e553df80debe881ce16cce1b1b0c3e517a23c000333f9f5Block Operator
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