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 5988972 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 34906521 epoch_slot_no: 173721 block_no: 5988795 slot_leader_id: 5723341 size: 21164 time: 2021-07-16 22:00:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8aa55a317eb0ad2becb347cd121ea43df86adaa3bfb179735befc9fb99d58b0cBlock Operator
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