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 5999598 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 35121730 epoch_slot_no: 388930 block_no: 5999421 slot_leader_id: 4557019 size: 3161 time: 2021-07-19 09:47:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb2fd5f6fb180787a739d2a5d72c5561aca4cba221073c8c297ca120867d0e0fBlock Operator
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