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 5992354 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 34975218 epoch_slot_no: 242418 block_no: 5992177 slot_leader_id: 4568578 size: 49686 time: 2021-07-17 17:05:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce1d3e8b3c2306ce9adc2894fb7dd3b196be6d2c01aaa96cefb5668406bb199aBlock Operator
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