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 5988217 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 34891510 epoch_slot_no: 158710 block_no: 5988040 slot_leader_id: 5498086 size: 2579 time: 2021-07-16 17:50:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb75619a2a7957c15ae72c287a0c1a561f7d75f45d8dd391b9be57dc69c053c05Block Operator
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