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 5996390 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 35055727 epoch_slot_no: 322927 block_no: 5996213 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 11243 time: 2021-07-18 15:26:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5b4be6133aeb6122091a99f1fe1e9d3c0a51a3a1d9aef09303f9f5a691f6e41Block Operator
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