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 5974188 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 34608842 epoch_slot_no: 308042 block_no: 5974011 slot_leader_id: 5609238 size: 2014 time: 2021-07-13 11:18:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c73309b72ba46a20d23465f13fc0d0c23a8d5943816b8a6dbe74eb3a7f8eed1Block Operator
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