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 5989476 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 34916904 epoch_slot_no: 184104 block_no: 5989299 slot_leader_id: 4572099 size: 4290 time: 2021-07-17 00:53:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9986dd86a238bea5013657fd34dab0d1ebf085a22a27e2a44b4539ef9964076dBlock Operator
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