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 5742350 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 29940643 epoch_slot_no: 391843 block_no: 5742173 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 2668 time: 2021-05-20 10:35:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9dfc9dc0119c1cd41cb32ab6068fb47a021515aa3947700091356285356d65bbBlock Operator
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