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 5614932 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 27346271 epoch_slot_no: 389471 block_no: 5614755 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 2927 time: 2021-04-20 09:56:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x003d245971087391c827cb268fc03c960612f1185d5b73df741fbcd3f0c04242Block Operator
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