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 5996823 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 35064242 epoch_slot_no: 331442 block_no: 5996646 slot_leader_id: 5352761 size: 7182 time: 2021-07-18 17:48:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9265530fc6cc2afae230454302cc31473371cd06985ec7d056f8b8389dc8514aBlock Operator
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