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 5742770 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 29949491 epoch_slot_no: 400691 block_no: 5742593 slot_leader_id: 5253100 size: 20173 time: 2021-05-20 13:03:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c21a7e339d389662dea23ad0a2ebe091eb2f69278d4d8bae494e543d6153e50Block Operator
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