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 5997182 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 35071071 epoch_slot_no: 338271 block_no: 5997005 slot_leader_id: 4555407 size: 17552 time: 2021-07-18 19:42:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56dc9a98527f6ae0fc47c718a00e8a09c84210d2fb3f1bb34cd3789680596322Block Operator
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