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 5997829 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 35083950 epoch_slot_no: 351150 block_no: 5997652 slot_leader_id: 4800590 size: 1999 time: 2021-07-18 23:17:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f1c9e38a26a0eb03b590267bb52b4a91d8f143e1049238c6f8b881eaa46b674Block Operator
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