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 5988577 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 34898537 epoch_slot_no: 165737 block_no: 5988400 slot_leader_id: 4555889 size: 10610 time: 2021-07-16 19:47:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x868573c25f7e5f3ba28def5e6956e4781178d68de26104f2b547f09fdb61357aBlock Operator
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