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 5974149 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 34608138 epoch_slot_no: 307338 block_no: 5973972 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 11264 time: 2021-07-13 11:07:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe87bcb5c9983236c54741c4aaa50f2a9d200b46de7f2c2f0dba5dc64f17a03f3Block Operator
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