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 5814202 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 31379183 epoch_slot_no: 102383 block_no: 5814025 slot_leader_id: 5048909 size: 10410 time: 2021-06-06 02:11:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4d1a865cc365f3fbc03cb9c7b9a91f0cdc991adbd0045a3a0e56ee965f1d297Block Operator
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