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 5742590 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 29945865 epoch_slot_no: 397065 block_no: 5742413 slot_leader_id: 5695286 size: 9948 time: 2021-05-20 12:02:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33e2818b59a9c0b1b7f9486b6557ba3dbc830b5b492a0b2ce6e2fcf8febb0a83Block Operator
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