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 5742153 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 29936688 epoch_slot_no: 387888 block_no: 5741976 slot_leader_id: 4599222 size: 12187 time: 2021-05-20 09:29:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1455d97a263f6bb0ac8e40808dc1d4cce28a8addb66924cd482ef6616c37ae9aBlock Operator
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