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 5814644 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 31388051 epoch_slot_no: 111251 block_no: 5814467 slot_leader_id: 4558133 size: 5260 time: 2021-06-06 04:39:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x426e8104fa56acafc219322075effab25290cf8c0590c8403f327a41cf7562c8Block Operator
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