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 5998594 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 35100918 epoch_slot_no: 368118 block_no: 5998417 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 15018 time: 2021-07-19 04:00:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbb651febe29cf5ce76598c93f624255236895a75a6c6f69d1417e5a14e50aacBlock Operator
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