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 5993297 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 34994270 epoch_slot_no: 261470 block_no: 5993120 slot_leader_id: 5723279 size: 2382 time: 2021-07-17 22:22:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x559fe2e45e6ff5e21a7108ebf1632999a6b398a157ceb533231558347008fd29Block Operator
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