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 5914716 Details
Epoch: 274 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 33405387 epoch_slot_no: 400587 block_no: 5914539 slot_leader_id: 4558133 size: 8658 time: 2021-06-29 13:01:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e7aa9c2291659759258066d629a91754198df82a8a9fc1ace605b864f46713bBlock Operator
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