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 5974994 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 34624908 epoch_slot_no: 324108 block_no: 5974817 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 5762 time: 2021-07-13 15:46:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ba264dbdd2170900e45ef49a6fb4f67c30c17578a8365cc9b5b0889d479107cBlock Operator
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