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 5742479 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 29943360 epoch_slot_no: 394560 block_no: 5742302 slot_leader_id: 4555407 size: 29903 time: 2021-05-20 11:20:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab2b290c8eb6a235486640fdeb074984dfd655a515bb7b809f0cfd5e66872891Block Operator
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