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 5996094 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 35049912 epoch_slot_no: 317112 block_no: 5995917 slot_leader_id: 5155708 size: 3014 time: 2021-07-18 13:50:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x120fdbd8d3253a9a1b85a628c61f1dfadffcf2f7cd2fa5d0452c1a7a3fbf31adBlock Operator
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