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 5742862 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 29951070 epoch_slot_no: 402270 block_no: 5742685 slot_leader_id: 5065512 size: 11676 time: 2021-05-20 13:29:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1aaf78720badfacb9c9d6cb777c28d4b752a008df0c509d2ff7b70eee9289bd2Block Operator
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