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 5988362 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 34894329 epoch_slot_no: 161529 block_no: 5988185 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 12644 time: 2021-07-16 18:37:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e46e3dfd24c8710165d2794cd279829a9c94315a8a0e7c0c485e37a29326a0eBlock Operator
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