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 5993729 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 35003093 epoch_slot_no: 270293 block_no: 5993552 slot_leader_id: 5667735 size: 11627 time: 2021-07-18 00:49:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3e68303f8466fbc2184b3119bce110aa6a6d9670186f3563a452618c7270d8dBlock Operator
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