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 5999442 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 35118306 epoch_slot_no: 385506 block_no: 5999265 slot_leader_id: 5348963 size: 6747 time: 2021-07-19 08:49:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44d047961376fd7ef1d06c5032c4448bc2a06a99606241ac9b93400523ecabc5Block Operator
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