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 5742844 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 29950769 epoch_slot_no: 401969 block_no: 5742667 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 16200 time: 2021-05-20 13:24:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d8debf4de7bc36e4fda54acdada7f8415534db87912ca9a1bfb1bbc71e151afBlock Operator
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