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 5742948 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 29953006 epoch_slot_no: 404206 block_no: 5742771 slot_leader_id: 4571562 size: 58714 time: 2021-05-20 14:01:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x533b761b73858ee89485181401953ccb30aa0b354f16a7a6f6383025d2f5060eBlock Operator
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