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 5996175 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 35051518 epoch_slot_no: 318718 block_no: 5995998 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 3329 time: 2021-07-18 14:16:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x294c965e4b514e99bf8021aaefe96e21edbcff5c7c4f9c6d7ed1ca59dacf3182Block Operator
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