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 5988162 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 34890421 epoch_slot_no: 157621 block_no: 5987985 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 20173 time: 2021-07-16 17:31:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d9068610ff839fdd6f201a91b96b917e03fe194077ea97e3cdb7d87c537f785Block Operator
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