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 5974171 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 34608506 epoch_slot_no: 307706 block_no: 5973994 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 881 time: 2021-07-13 11:13:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80fd80381f5cca449db3e9e8ae588e10929e3e431bd886e0ba3fadd65569f7baBlock Operator
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