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 5993986 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 35008183 epoch_slot_no: 275383 block_no: 5993809 slot_leader_id: 4556049 size: 4365 time: 2021-07-18 02:14:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd92cc0f8a7a2aa20902f9a88bb606a9251ba6566e94b227d50bf5cd7e7c83e0eBlock Operator
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