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 5997349 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 35074616 epoch_slot_no: 341816 block_no: 5997172 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 4018 time: 2021-07-18 20:41:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00d4a25787fc0073b38b09dcf71aea5228e1ec986b14d5dde364acc76a66aa02Block Operator
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