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 5999657 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 35123007 epoch_slot_no: 390207 block_no: 5999480 slot_leader_id: 5638558 size: 3324 time: 2021-07-19 10:08:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x369f9a13b7c371f52b3fc9496a1eda7a41c7c015a3eb6ddb2fd0bb148a9d14a2Block Operator
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