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 5999277 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 35114864 epoch_slot_no: 382064 block_no: 5999100 slot_leader_id: 5412888 size: 3223 time: 2021-07-19 07:52:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59f54bc18630423bb52f74a125c6b7a470f85afdfba3a446e7d422482d72b3b8Block Operator
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