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 5997479 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 35077184 epoch_slot_no: 344384 block_no: 5997302 slot_leader_id: 5653679 size: 4521 time: 2021-07-18 21:24:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf474a9e2b00ae5f49fb29609f780b955c4285d93ad3e5b14ca2818569757860Block Operator
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