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 5974209 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 34609205 epoch_slot_no: 308405 block_no: 5974032 slot_leader_id: 5027344 size: 2862 time: 2021-07-13 11:24:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc59e562e53b2e6c9ea42e2436d6985eaf4d3aa4bda4946b9bd2d1d7dca1ef27fBlock Operator
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