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 5742775 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 29949563 epoch_slot_no: 400763 block_no: 5742598 slot_leader_id: 4598177 size: 29086 time: 2021-05-20 13:04:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e9b3e1bcf335a8821bb383582dd3a54e9c938425e826161decf43fb022f31e1Block Operator
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