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 5733242 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 29757209 epoch_slot_no: 208409 block_no: 5733065 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 23609 time: 2021-05-18 07:38:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd59ebbe5fb5c0a89da96a34c8e83eb295aba0cfc297f5b34e2609bdcd18876aBlock Operator
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