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 5991638 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 34960577 epoch_slot_no: 227777 block_no: 5991461 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 16542 time: 2021-07-17 13:01:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb909b0ec478f331925647fce876caff3ae60602fd397cab1b87465047cb37e7Block Operator
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