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 5999600 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 35121784 epoch_slot_no: 388984 block_no: 5999423 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 1231 time: 2021-07-19 09:47:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x872abc235fc4ef582b356317b2ed63345fce0b0973e5e9299ef641d427e1351aBlock Operator
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