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 5996757 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 35063084 epoch_slot_no: 330284 block_no: 5996580 slot_leader_id: 4867868 size: 5413 time: 2021-07-18 17:29:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x054d5153edd218c70780d8bdda3f7b0e35fda07c8ac86afbe6bd13e822d8eed5Block Operator
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