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 5993409 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 34996471 epoch_slot_no: 263671 block_no: 5993232 slot_leader_id: 4588641 size: 2429 time: 2021-07-17 22:59:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fc6e54329408daee3497c761a9cd888f95caba5e8e1b741cbe387214bfdbe55Block Operator
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