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 5995689 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 35042128 epoch_slot_no: 309328 block_no: 5995512 slot_leader_id: 5688270 size: 11161 time: 2021-07-18 11:40:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ddc42e997969ac6a242b11775a8e5a7415b1fb5560b77807f486da1e6e131c0Block Operator
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