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 5989231 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 34911688 epoch_slot_no: 178888 block_no: 5989054 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 4504 time: 2021-07-16 23:26:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x747385fe162446180d392aad1932b8b7b6fc4e5fed974c33ae9966518c7448a9Block Operator
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