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 5742949 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 29953038 epoch_slot_no: 404238 block_no: 5742772 slot_leader_id: 5465683 size: 63560 time: 2021-05-20 14:02:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabc60072a09e07c120fa86d70952d2cc25a029444aee9b8b61cc991695c6750eBlock Operator
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