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 5987901 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 34885012 epoch_slot_no: 152212 block_no: 5987724 slot_leader_id: 5573897 size: 6084 time: 2021-07-16 16:01:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa12310ed30404b833efc8b6ecf626df65f848ed274c8243cea1589682beca519Block Operator
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