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 5994383 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 35016322 epoch_slot_no: 283522 block_no: 5994206 slot_leader_id: 4555658 size: 5612 time: 2021-07-18 04:30:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef83841f932132e311737f8a2e0025fdf34722b1bc882b8eed969cad4f4e1c45Block Operator
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