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 5999662 Details
Epoch: 278 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 35123081 epoch_slot_no: 390281 block_no: 5999485 slot_leader_id: 5044633 size: 313 time: 2021-07-19 10:09:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cf51c1874c1f86aa782dd5391f84a85b0bb960329635d996b3a9b4fe3d3c4c8Block Operator
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