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 5614725 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 27341373 epoch_slot_no: 384573 block_no: 5614548 slot_leader_id: 5343663 size: 4989 time: 2021-04-20 08:34:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32079584e9a3e7a34764b901241cf5e58bdcdd9c82f3e9547807202202b1a9feBlock Operator
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