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 5991458 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 34957031 epoch_slot_no: 224231 block_no: 5991281 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 9820 time: 2021-07-17 12:02:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc369f629e8121132f36fccc467c2842457088d4ec2591e13277994a0340e5cf4Block Operator
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