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 5992274 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 34973705 epoch_slot_no: 240905 block_no: 5992097 slot_leader_id: 4556883 size: 16157 time: 2021-07-17 16:39:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dfefd5c20cb3c416aa4ed25ccee95b7489cd1dc64ec9b221631c4b493fd1927Block Operator
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