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 5742701 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 29948264 epoch_slot_no: 399464 block_no: 5742524 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 13474 time: 2021-05-20 12:42:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e297198e20da688473f4af5e5aefd1e9713109f265e1ebf01243b7bbd6834beBlock Operator
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