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 5992341 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 34974984 epoch_slot_no: 242184 block_no: 5992164 slot_leader_id: 4613979 size: 64118 time: 2021-07-17 17:01:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe138965e312046a64a91bd5b803f0428ecdd0d339db4b9c3acd0f0a274d141abBlock Operator
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