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 5996114 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 35050374 epoch_slot_no: 317574 block_no: 5995937 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 3360 time: 2021-07-18 13:57:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc9916ac71ed9f12a8c9b92777cf5cbc0159a45a5cf7f33ea58b782480cb4ae6Block Operator
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