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 5742536 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 29944719 epoch_slot_no: 395919 block_no: 5742359 slot_leader_id: 5575966 size: 8898 time: 2021-05-20 11:43:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8df5b203dc887d91d074a8d4cf4281b4a075d55e978b9a18c72b8763727fcf8Block Operator
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