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 5989433 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 34915801 epoch_slot_no: 183001 block_no: 5989256 slot_leader_id: 5959284 size: 22003 time: 2021-07-17 00:34:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f6b314e8fcd211c87265bf6461c2b0c633bc2e51d38c9e7ecac332f881c09beBlock Operator
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