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 5996223 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 35052701 epoch_slot_no: 319901 block_no: 5996046 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 4699 time: 2021-07-18 14:36:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc97adc47c9d30b47348196c491f8b4d01af309546477c304e8ea609a01f72081Block Operator
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