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 5742707 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 29948363 epoch_slot_no: 399563 block_no: 5742530 slot_leader_id: 5512673 size: 10827 time: 2021-05-20 12:44:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99e34e7c745fc4a3c0fe3f7cf0777d7d89347756e01fc52909ae6dcdd27c0129Block Operator
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