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 5993565 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 34999545 epoch_slot_no: 266745 block_no: 5993388 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 3010 time: 2021-07-17 23:50:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bd3669a902337a49c6b870aa62b70749be6f3f71c994c15e1d3e1245cf9117eBlock Operator
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