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 5974857 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 34622013 epoch_slot_no: 321213 block_no: 5974680 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 1974 time: 2021-07-13 14:58:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64a45a76d2de3e2c32f071ef854e5eab5efbc473735719b98d7a5dcd3ef287acBlock Operator
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