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 5997332 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 35074166 epoch_slot_no: 341366 block_no: 5997155 slot_leader_id: 4598518 size: 9689 time: 2021-07-18 20:34:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7bddef4b58a2502287aec18e0964b5047ea5f4577a8b7649dab20556d928b7bBlock Operator
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