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 5992395 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 34975928 epoch_slot_no: 243128 block_no: 5992218 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 26174 time: 2021-07-17 17:16:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1d55fe37079786c1d6b80af5a1e0e61a2f6ce668f8b4798c39882e42df510afBlock Operator
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