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 5974496 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 34614845 epoch_slot_no: 314045 block_no: 5974319 slot_leader_id: 5744360 size: 4587 time: 2021-07-13 12:58:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafef7f3b6a38d910c89502e12a998490032a81e77b2a14d9735c01f8206ecc89Block Operator
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