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 5992287 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 34973949 epoch_slot_no: 241149 block_no: 5992110 slot_leader_id: 5930244 size: 12549 time: 2021-07-17 16:44:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42eff797b8f98c65d5908178e96ba95d345dcbeef261c5875c6c210d713f6b37Block Operator
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