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 5997439 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 35076431 epoch_slot_no: 343631 block_no: 5997262 slot_leader_id: 4555557 size: 410 time: 2021-07-18 21:12:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb99eee12bb198623dfcc1df36c6347d184577291e0f4cf16eac4dceb37684e24Block Operator
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