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 5991956 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 34967524 epoch_slot_no: 234724 block_no: 5991779 slot_leader_id: 5512399 size: 2326 time: 2021-07-17 14:56:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc7339d04bcdc78d9e976eea901475c992a835ca7122e75d6b90523b9f7f395cBlock Operator
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