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 5974302 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 34610975 epoch_slot_no: 310175 block_no: 5974125 slot_leader_id: 5870905 size: 12576 time: 2021-07-13 11:54:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd645e852af267dbcadbd03eb5f1b3172c546e0abd86ca5b678d36d75afe4db38Block Operator
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