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 5992566 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 34979953 epoch_slot_no: 247153 block_no: 5992389 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 9005 time: 2021-07-17 18:24:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46cd56d7d85e984b949f3c96426cf9c99b36f540659ef768cd53883a88338a4cBlock Operator
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