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 5614085 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 27327843 epoch_slot_no: 371043 block_no: 5613908 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 9158 time: 2021-04-20 04:48:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab238632e98b46204b5f1cb4f585d59f9ae89aa38471b3c3c1d0a4b58e5f3a5bBlock Operator
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