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 5991884 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 34966113 epoch_slot_no: 233313 block_no: 5991707 slot_leader_id: 4572099 size: 1280 time: 2021-07-17 14:33:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08b22a4464e3403b2eb996976634a4cd2c3d7e0cba631598188f93bab3d64891Block Operator
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