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 5996876 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 35065283 epoch_slot_no: 332483 block_no: 5996699 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 8519 time: 2021-07-18 18:06:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77f53a0ca18c38fae5a66c3899b602c807d5ebc0f400736fa7099b3f3916c2a8Block Operator
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