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 5974677 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 34618386 epoch_slot_no: 317586 block_no: 5974500 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 1795 time: 2021-07-13 13:57:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab82cd6792ddd11d9fd6860133b3e35532008a3bb2811869f6c2f2a876409669Block Operator
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