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 5742456 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 29942886 epoch_slot_no: 394086 block_no: 5742279 slot_leader_id: 4556282 size: 5590 time: 2021-05-20 11:12:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3a5033347dfa12f655988f68bec6732662e861b2be3baab83127233f8a9b6e8Block Operator
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