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 5992372 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 34975477 epoch_slot_no: 242677 block_no: 5992195 slot_leader_id: 5458672 size: 38559 time: 2021-07-17 17:09:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x364d52a622ff69b1edb7cc4decf522477ac6ca94029977b5a329f403a08f4ebeBlock Operator
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