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 5741243 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 29917911 epoch_slot_no: 369111 block_no: 5741066 slot_leader_id: 5282626 size: 5350 time: 2021-05-20 04:16:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e3bac945449ebe9c67afce233375dcde944392dbb17c93732b8d2ceb6ca9d98Block Operator
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