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 5996529 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 35058616 epoch_slot_no: 325816 block_no: 5996352 slot_leader_id: 5623500 size: 4960 time: 2021-07-18 16:15:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42464ce2a7de8004ae8cbf4775ab016b81f44a8f49a291d4c427ea59001124baBlock Operator
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