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 5914138 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 33394554 epoch_slot_no: 389754 block_no: 5913961 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 17443 time: 2021-06-29 10:00:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2e29f4356cc9c4de8a9c58fc6f319692c9bfc1b2ba45a8c5f01ae7577d97a29Block Operator
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