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 5997434 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 35076349 epoch_slot_no: 343549 block_no: 5997257 slot_leader_id: 5066676 size: 5545 time: 2021-07-18 21:10:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b5b942114bbdcdedcf0a016360c35d810e25b20202bb7dc6ce056a76a916180Block Operator
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