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 5814893 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 31393441 epoch_slot_no: 116641 block_no: 5814716 slot_leader_id: 5514322 size: 2377 time: 2021-06-06 06:08:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb50001e3dd8aaaaca963e384798e1b2469f07154a6ed44a4994eff26bd65b0e8Block Operator
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