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 5989222 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 34911447 epoch_slot_no: 178647 block_no: 5989045 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 3106 time: 2021-07-16 23:22:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e02ea41af486280faf1b76506b5a2571ebeef94634f843bdd3e6a0c3a6be74dBlock Operator
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