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 5989203 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 34910966 epoch_slot_no: 178166 block_no: 5989026 slot_leader_id: 4556120 size: 11934 time: 2021-07-16 23:14:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7ce0bde2404cd246294141aa538eb168a15b359dff1ec13ab5c56209a4e9070Block Operator
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