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 5988459 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 34896396 epoch_slot_no: 163596 block_no: 5988282 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 5456 time: 2021-07-16 19:11:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0df6c348e52d1a58b417eb1f6a1a62d56c8ac4a0792974ed48ff82a71b9a8b7eBlock Operator
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