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 5991273 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 34952854 epoch_slot_no: 220054 block_no: 5991096 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 9736 time: 2021-07-17 10:52:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cb6936b7c1b1b53a1d8bc328609970da189af288fcd0d185e7efd2b485fe445Block Operator
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