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 5997478 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 35077153 epoch_slot_no: 344353 block_no: 5997301 slot_leader_id: 5432445 size: 1670 time: 2021-07-18 21:24:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x405bfca5b7019aabd70cba67c8a58b83820ec0a4f81cc6e32e2d5310d323f31eBlock Operator
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