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 5990857 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 34945054 epoch_slot_no: 212254 block_no: 5990680 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 9154 time: 2021-07-17 08:42:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61ae64e973d1f23892fc74dbe798ba8682aba4db6126243ced21388ad31e6469Block Operator
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