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 5997763 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 35082543 epoch_slot_no: 349743 block_no: 5997586 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 2913 time: 2021-07-18 22:53:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe00a86a95a245f9ac5afee3ee15fd2a181a64fd6cfa92b8ee35fd690bc687056Block Operator
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