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 5914262 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 33396911 epoch_slot_no: 392111 block_no: 5914085 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 7076 time: 2021-06-29 10:40:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8ccfd1b873c5a6a2a2f7a8582c93b0cb0f5a452d307fa2bea4a65fb270083f0Block Operator
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