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 5742542 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 29944851 epoch_slot_no: 396051 block_no: 5742365 slot_leader_id: 5494890 size: 6999 time: 2021-05-20 11:45:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7932f90d1b7bfdcb9fcd3db0461afc770f75a959c2907d356c63d0ad3b06ae75Block Operator
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