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 5995658 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 35041595 epoch_slot_no: 308795 block_no: 5995481 slot_leader_id: 5609487 size: 4209 time: 2021-07-18 11:31:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x193c019408bfc48a5ac1d3f8c7efd1b91e0195bb90e7624db6d919e44d904c5eBlock Operator
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