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 5914694 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 33404982 epoch_slot_no: 400182 block_no: 5914517 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 1039 time: 2021-06-29 12:54:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94070516e22b23e7e487d8ec4ee26bd32a5f7c2f98d4ad33dadff3e6cd46f7e1Block Operator
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