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 5742552 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 29945005 epoch_slot_no: 396205 block_no: 5742375 slot_leader_id: 4557996 size: 7072 time: 2021-05-20 11:48:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x503ff8441298070a904f50bd417a7721211eb25e05320d7b86aac50d974a0aedBlock Operator
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