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 5996661 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 35061312 epoch_slot_no: 328512 block_no: 5996484 slot_leader_id: 5937944 size: 10134 time: 2021-07-18 17:00:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ead1cf45f0ea9804d15eb7990112297d2f4025fe7be53dd81e75a87fcdc011cBlock Operator
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