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 5988451 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 34896071 epoch_slot_no: 163271 block_no: 5988274 slot_leader_id: 5959112 size: 8652 time: 2021-07-16 19:06:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32a5b5c60bb102bd02eb35fb878ca79b7d4fa4972fe5b32c76da142764695972Block Operator
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