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 5993274 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 34993834 epoch_slot_no: 261034 block_no: 5993097 slot_leader_id: 5150339 size: 2169 time: 2021-07-17 22:15:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5f136ad205298503386117a87c6a40cb8cc0d3b253e84be5a1bc01f278cc626Block Operator
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