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 5993913 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 35006927 epoch_slot_no: 274127 block_no: 5993736 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 17186 time: 2021-07-18 01:53:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a26e1d92e8b8eda3611d978f8c07f0e2655bbc85080710d8c7ff1a66c3a20c3Block Operator
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