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 5974940 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 34623744 epoch_slot_no: 322944 block_no: 5974763 slot_leader_id: 5573897 size: 3750 time: 2021-07-13 15:27:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf28c102ce3c74c3b2c2ecd1d083ca7aa4d95c02632f449ef2b95759f0c85547cBlock Operator
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