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 5995768 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 35043493 epoch_slot_no: 310693 block_no: 5995591 slot_leader_id: 4556198 size: 3725 time: 2021-07-18 12:03:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5983a3916bc810c05aa136ea46f9152b1d37242a94c7f50272c7649b89a6780eBlock Operator
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