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 5997819 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 35083814 epoch_slot_no: 351014 block_no: 5997642 slot_leader_id: 5896667 size: 2636 time: 2021-07-18 23:15:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf3c26e2123397f56dbeb08694e9a23f882fd7758f370a49af3da95efbfea88cBlock Operator
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