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 5742339 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 29940404 epoch_slot_no: 391604 block_no: 5742162 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 2627 time: 2021-05-20 10:31:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82715efb9aa4b5897ceca1b0cd354e94fd2eb07a449f699b48bbe9aaae912967Block Operator
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