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 5989034 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 34907739 epoch_slot_no: 174939 block_no: 5988857 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 9828 time: 2021-07-16 22:20:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0c8a3e9b2bebf882c1d5ce3c7114384f1a09683e547d66b7bd65eeea027f88dBlock Operator
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