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 5742855 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 29951003 epoch_slot_no: 402203 block_no: 5742678 slot_leader_id: 5479015 size: 10907 time: 2021-05-20 13:28:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd48cfb8ff2a933741f7f982a1c06d0d017df4343dce57ca29b3e9fc34dfdd4f9Block Operator
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