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 5990544 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 34938610 epoch_slot_no: 205810 block_no: 5990367 slot_leader_id: 5727436 size: 5671 time: 2021-07-17 06:55:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb14b43f49b65ca6d38418879cabeed538e7037b4aa666c815f93c8ce5ba456c0Block Operator
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