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 5993814 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 35004829 epoch_slot_no: 272029 block_no: 5993637 slot_leader_id: 5979614 size: 1187 time: 2021-07-18 01:18:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8352647d874a2826b9a586fb6497bab831a7364047326e47a08f3099c66f33a0Block Operator
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