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 5996498 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 35058032 epoch_slot_no: 325232 block_no: 5996321 slot_leader_id: 4619607 size: 29309 time: 2021-07-18 16:05:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c9253d0d914722254a148c0fde2ab9e00b047a53969911a14d14be9bfc406bdBlock Operator
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