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 5974340 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 34611733 epoch_slot_no: 310933 block_no: 5974163 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 5213 time: 2021-07-13 12:07:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e54a1c5ef6795d4df4d0bf5869c0f609cdde2f13b6b8f31d8215677ce0eb111Block Operator
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