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 5614723 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 27341347 epoch_slot_no: 384547 block_no: 5614546 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 11551 time: 2021-04-20 08:33:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25b27b184fd8d49c237ccd5d3594f4d6dd561a4924e65f20b402de95c65a9f8cBlock Operator
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