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 5999609 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 35121939 epoch_slot_no: 389139 block_no: 5999432 slot_leader_id: 5428364 size: 2847 time: 2021-07-19 09:50:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7cf766391cde6545d47b02fa0be0a5db84adea973a9b4e1e29152378370153bBlock Operator
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