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 5995639 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 35041262 epoch_slot_no: 308462 block_no: 5995462 slot_leader_id: 5221109 size: 9687 time: 2021-07-18 11:25:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cd4fe3aeff347b7490f097846e8c779f5d8e2d7a735bf20014eab96392e6571Block Operator
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