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 5992428 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 34976612 epoch_slot_no: 243812 block_no: 5992251 slot_leader_id: 5354399 size: 5721 time: 2021-07-17 17:28:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x815e548f388549d8b02ef4c59a941b8d1133bdeeebaa5b2cef7a0965ffacae12Block Operator
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