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 5997120 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 35069869 epoch_slot_no: 337069 block_no: 5996943 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 4480 time: 2021-07-18 19:22:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88d1c66bc4244fa0f839fd36968ad9993260afb05eafb442d2b0806f6b15bf6aBlock Operator
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