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 5997880 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 35085261 epoch_slot_no: 352461 block_no: 5997703 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 26242 time: 2021-07-18 23:39:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40394bd5e6bcb058b9305786df7464b5cfadfca20d56cd8093368f5ba08fe2c9Block Operator
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