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 5914557 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 33402447 epoch_slot_no: 397647 block_no: 5914380 slot_leader_id: 5150339 size: 3587 time: 2021-06-29 12:12:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3268016f749fd4045dea9c77fdca1a9d2ba64f8bbf7ea587b86a9c92e9d93c7aBlock Operator
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