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 5995892 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 35045752 epoch_slot_no: 312952 block_no: 5995715 slot_leader_id: 5217397 size: 11688 time: 2021-07-18 12:40:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7af21af8ff432f236eee15b1b395feee16cbc55a9b2ad98507f0c0c0198f8d21Block Operator
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