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 5995729 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 35042809 epoch_slot_no: 310009 block_no: 5995552 slot_leader_id: 5233559 size: 4700 time: 2021-07-18 11:51:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3528af8dc1cb2b39a1c074c43319e3cf9df8389d8f4406af9dc393a46f1e6155Block Operator
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