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 5814942 Details
Epoch: 270 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 31394336 epoch_slot_no: 117536 block_no: 5814765 slot_leader_id: 5798943 size: 1305 time: 2021-06-06 06:23:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf9467a6eece85be1a9dbc3bc91098b60ae0663838c5689d5962a5666730c723Block Operator
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