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 5994121 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 35011198 epoch_slot_no: 278398 block_no: 5993944 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 5436 time: 2021-07-18 03:04:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7977e4e5bad49c7414288ecdf0c105ac672b6d9763444dc2f4673b6293f1ae3Block Operator
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