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 5998768 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 35104428 epoch_slot_no: 371628 block_no: 5998591 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 2330 time: 2021-07-19 04:58:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59f9e8103f89bdd6c846ed65ba4ec072d846989ae272780ac6ecf40f4894f8d2Block Operator
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