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 5994114 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 35011000 epoch_slot_no: 278200 block_no: 5993937 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 6454 time: 2021-07-18 03:01:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21b8209e7963263d5c56ea0870dc00fa4d1a2dbb11a5433e7d8733c48f5cfab7Block Operator
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