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 5990648 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 34940774 epoch_slot_no: 207974 block_no: 5990471 slot_leader_id: 5104341 size: 5214 time: 2021-07-17 07:31:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa29f1d46ecb750021466c87ddc1f4ca2f26bf03999ba2d7df68b8f7d201f257cBlock Operator
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