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 5994673 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 35022347 epoch_slot_no: 289547 block_no: 5994496 slot_leader_id: 5917619 size: 5551 time: 2021-07-18 06:10:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd7f6c99529f0fa4a47d8370cc5efb8198b8693a49911f8d3ad94131847e0b22Block Operator
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