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 5814239 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 31380047 epoch_slot_no: 103247 block_no: 5814062 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 6205 time: 2021-06-06 02:25:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ce95c3fcb448a5c26dbc0a7cd035a403de17b74a1c9fdb9c3a54a2a093b3f60Block Operator
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