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 5914569 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 33402630 epoch_slot_no: 397830 block_no: 5914392 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 10723 time: 2021-06-29 12:15:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3e5f9e7230f7ab5dff7fe903ceccab65f0a75fa6b163b9991fefd6b56aabca4Block Operator
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