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 5996658 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 35061219 epoch_slot_no: 328419 block_no: 5996481 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 16551 time: 2021-07-18 16:58:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57db49e667b2e47db2b999e2c01283a9a8cea82ae04af967f69fa6edeee1a5aaBlock Operator
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