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 5996365 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 35055234 epoch_slot_no: 322434 block_no: 5996188 slot_leader_id: 5553197 size: 13854 time: 2021-07-18 15:18:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1093d7b9c0640572adf74d9795ae1bad5e8502d99c295375b765d0b7f80073c5Block Operator
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