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 5988170 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 34890642 epoch_slot_no: 157842 block_no: 5987993 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 2707 time: 2021-07-16 17:35:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78dcfb28eb6a1178b03fe7708dae8e068196ce0595d9595b6f480a55a7079a47Block Operator
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