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 5993161 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 34991658 epoch_slot_no: 258858 block_no: 5992984 slot_leader_id: 5046607 size: 8125 time: 2021-07-17 21:39:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85af6926f3205d4c46a4f92cd2b3091f05ff441e424aadd6fc8f765993705a93Block Operator
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