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 5974470 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 34614294 epoch_slot_no: 313494 block_no: 5974293 slot_leader_id: 5205307 size: 9011 time: 2021-07-13 12:49:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b40aa54e3081f90da92037a601b2219ccc4d91ebe6931e022941a8dc8c34c7dBlock Operator
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