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 5974526 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 34615465 epoch_slot_no: 314665 block_no: 5974349 slot_leader_id: 4572099 size: 10324 time: 2021-07-13 13:09:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19f04d88991c849bf660cdc7e8df73a80fdf9147b0f5b4a054336ea33bffbdeeBlock Operator
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