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 5742932 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 29952686 epoch_slot_no: 403886 block_no: 5742755 slot_leader_id: 5603803 size: 13479 time: 2021-05-20 13:56:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x276cb0eadb06e66689a02506f2021f2426abe56b13f7f6b7b21a75f5866a2453Block Operator
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