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 5988250 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 34892032 epoch_slot_no: 159232 block_no: 5988073 slot_leader_id: 5083905 size: 6396 time: 2021-07-16 17:58:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fe70abc6adf1b0eda8e94da9064db797e0bb8d7b55ecc29378903ef4328624dBlock Operator
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