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 5990088 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 34928962 epoch_slot_no: 196162 block_no: 5989911 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 1944 time: 2021-07-17 04:14:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ff0f75721dcc0798270c2905d1d5f4ad10e6aa97c5f2c0158b2984a445fa77dBlock Operator
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