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 5989116 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 34909485 epoch_slot_no: 176685 block_no: 5988939 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 5411 time: 2021-07-16 22:49:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0070c9eda7df32115aa2f98c1579bd6e5a9d9250bcef4953d029edc77d626b2aBlock Operator
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