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 5814526 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 31385756 epoch_slot_no: 108956 block_no: 5814349 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 4444 time: 2021-06-06 04:00:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f6deb0d994d67fd33b622c64b5acd3647da3a1391ea3d0945e5fe3334e93e4dBlock Operator
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