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 5974605 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 34617000 epoch_slot_no: 316200 block_no: 5974428 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 13267 time: 2021-07-13 13:34:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7397810e9adc8599064dc30d9794b6fc0bbc32a1ec95411b8629764ab55ec448Block Operator
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