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 5997072 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 35068918 epoch_slot_no: 336118 block_no: 5996895 slot_leader_id: 5555947 size: 6278 time: 2021-07-18 19:06:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe76bc660ced54dab117fef43c6cdcd71b5f08ecbca1db20f7141c79bc264e0a7Block Operator
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