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 5974900 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 34622839 epoch_slot_no: 322039 block_no: 5974723 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 6675 time: 2021-07-13 15:12:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1e7aeec00d4467b1c0eb3d13c5a17d7e8c98bb33777912470e5f4828befaf35Block Operator
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