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 5989595 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 34919649 epoch_slot_no: 186849 block_no: 5989418 slot_leader_id: 4702299 size: 5742 time: 2021-07-17 01:39:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42bd2fe8a7c145d56cabfb562a1b9a6fb34ea2638420b0c4e97bfe445ddf7415Block Operator
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