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 5991973 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 34967872 epoch_slot_no: 235072 block_no: 5991796 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 33620 time: 2021-07-17 15:02:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f6bfb4f6fe3f74a40dd068d18dac63b6c4dc0ef34d83a09c10d479fd20593b3Block Operator
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