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 5992439 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 34976838 epoch_slot_no: 244038 block_no: 5992262 slot_leader_id: 5702732 size: 10817 time: 2021-07-17 17:32:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd69bbb3293e3f4c3859433b02a049a8531e18bf9993019afe06f4d14995ac0cBlock Operator
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