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 5996782 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 35063511 epoch_slot_no: 330711 block_no: 5996605 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 1608 time: 2021-07-18 17:36:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60eeb45be140201f2168fe90d990c4f2e172bd93dc89994b819fbd63ff6041efBlock Operator
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